| 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 | $224.30 | 7.222% | $240.4989 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 7.254% | $6.7356 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.46 | 13.337% | $184.1273 | $184.13 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.34 | 12.597% | $261.6079 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.50 | 13.589% | $260.6868 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.37 | 3.595% | $69.792 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.33 | 9.623% | $192.202 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.58 | $1,215.6505 | $1,215.66 | $1,215.70 | $1,215.60 | |