| 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 | $240.28 | 11.700% | $268.3928 | $268.39 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.65 | 6.208% | $6.0008 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.60 | 7.527% | $144.7313 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.39 | 8.852% | $240.9874 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.53 | 5.372% | $43.761 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.45 | 4.765% | $235.145 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.94 | 7.635% | $36.5313 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.84 | $975.5496 | $975.55 | $975.60 | $975.50 | |