| 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 | $228.94 | 5.244% | $240.9456 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.68 | 12.298% | $165.8417 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.98 | 10.364% | $207.4622 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.40 | 9.211% | $39.7528 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.38 | 3.857% | $66.8631 | $66.86 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.45 | 7.490% | $161.7187 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.68 | 13.494% | $15.526 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.51 | $898.1101 | $898.11 | $898.10 | $898.10 | |