| 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 | $227.72 | 5.456% | $240.1444 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.32 | 12.450% | $218.5128 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.91 | 11.609% | $38.9627 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 12.221% | $39.8385 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.58 | 5.621% | $24.9054 | $24.91 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.77 | 8.104% | $198.6627 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.35 | 6.440% | $28.0469 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.15 | $789.0734 | $789.07 | $789.05 | $789.00 | |