| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $220.38 | 9.180% | $240.6109 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.32 | 11.480% | $204.3651 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.68 | 7.500% | $44.806 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.60 | 12.746% | $131.4618 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.59 | 9.231% | $51.983 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 11.239% | $87.2003 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.34 | 10.414% | $79.8735 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.30 | $840.3006 | $840.30 | $840.25 | $840.40 | |