| 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 | $226.50 | 6.214% | $240.5747 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 5.714% | $42.2433 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.82 | 10.243% | $208.1608 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.88 | 8.551% | $8.5538 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.72 | 6.308% | $107.0734 | $107.07 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.33 | 13.375% | $101.2779 | $101.28 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.94 | 5.139% | $243.8594 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.15 | $951.7433 | $951.73 | $951.70 | $951.90 | |