| 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 | 6.867% | $239.9805 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.36 | 10.163% | $172.2509 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.83 | 5.255% | $92.4455 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.62 | 13.698% | $20.0336 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.77 | 8.441% | $164.5809 | $164.58 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.35 | 5.488% | $258.8148 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.74 | 12.615% | $105.5653 | $105.57 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.23 | $1,053.6715 | $1,053.67 | $1,053.70 | $1,053.70 | |