| 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 | $220.73 | 9.128% | $240.8782 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.66 | 8.427% | $230.5809 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.58 | 13.374% | $194.5271 | $194.53 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.89 | 5.155% | $207.0397 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.67 | 13.757% | $139.5457 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.95 | 5.765% | $24.2731 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.88 | 4.245% | $84.3134 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.36 | $1,121.1581 | $1,121.16 | $1,121.20 | $1,121.10 | |