| 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 | $215.96 | 11.536% | $240.8731 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.73 | 12.384% | $149.1673 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.52 | 9.852% | $44.512 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.37 | 8.320% | $145.5496 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.27 | 4.776% | $144.8738 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.46 | 12.558% | $136.7129 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.81 | 7.380% | $121.1354 | $121.14 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.12 | $982.8241 | $982.82 | $982.75 | $982.80 | |