| 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 | $218.93 | 9.805% | $240.3961 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.57 | 9.770% | $142.229 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.54 | 13.176% | $100.206 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.35 | 11.178% | $198.286 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.31 | 4.255% | $182.7694 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.71 | 7.315% | $93.0528 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.32 | 11.601% | $214.631 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.73 | $1,171.5703 | $1,171.58 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.60 | |