| 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 | $220.60 | 9.174% | $240.8378 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.34 | 8.559% | $125.212 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.81 | 9.431% | $203.3337 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.91 | 5.525% | $124.4245 | $124.42 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.97 | 12.832% | $86.8468 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.35 | 8.638% | $62.3039 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.84 | 9.314% | $258.8993 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.82 | $1,101.8580 | $1,101.85 | $1,101.85 | $1,101.70 | |