| 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 | $220.59 | 9.173% | $240.8247 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.38 | 5.400% | $130.0425 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.60 | 9.777% | $62.1338 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.41 | 7.477% | $171.3291 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.90 | 9.597% | $224.5643 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.61 | 7.652% | $107.2322 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.46 | 7.473% | $18.7648 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.95 | $954.8914 | $954.87 | $954.90 | $954.80 | |