| 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 | $224.56 | 7.218% | $240.7687 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.79 | 8.601% | $173.5335 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.42 | 11.254% | $119.509 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.55 | 3.332% | $99.767 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.46 | 13.731% | $8.4843 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.26 | 3.415% | $210.2013 | $210.20 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.79 | 4.491% | $213.9871 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.83 | $1,066.2509 | $1,066.25 | $1,066.25 | $1,066.30 | |