| 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 | $216.25 | 11.173% | $240.4116 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.34 | 12.367% | $16.1134 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.35 | 7.632% | $249.0066 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.60 | 4.202% | $21.4656 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.33 | 11.171% | $120.4315 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.55 | 12.515% | $7.3697 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.98 | 7.848% | $42.0392 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.40 | $696.8376 | $696.84 | $696.80 | $696.80 | |