| 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 | $223.88 | 7.436% | $240.5277 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.91 | 6.396% | $59.486 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.74 | 11.464% | $270.5677 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.74 | 5.694% | $6.0668 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.72 | 12.363% | $85.0813 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.31 | 10.851% | $159.9691 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.73 | 3.363% | $247.7921 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.03 | $1,069.4907 | $1,069.50 | $1,069.50 | $1,069.60 | |