| 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 | $215.43 | 11.596% | $240.4113 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.47 | 13.728% | $15.3192 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.77 | 10.690% | $70.587 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.37 | 10.625% | $31.3843 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.44 | 4.873% | $11.9975 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.69 | 13.243% | $69.8596 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.45 | 13.104% | $50.2747 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $438.62 | $489.8336 | $489.83 | $489.80 | $489.90 | |