| 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 | $220.74 | 8.812% | $240.1916 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.97 | 8.465% | $6.4754 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.56 | 6.254% | $164.2262 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.43 | 3.388% | $209.2883 | $209.29 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.80 | 11.242% | $253.4093 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.42 | 9.788% | $256.2671 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.57 | 7.261% | $28.4992 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.49 | $1,158.3571 | $1,158.37 | $1,158.40 | $1,158.40 | |