| 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 | $225.58 | 6.375% | $239.9607 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.90 | 6.649% | $26.5556 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.26 | 6.750% | $206.3051 | $206.31 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.28 | 4.399% | $189.2545 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.75 | 5.210% | $137.5621 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.69 | 4.272% | $163.3838 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.55 | 9.365% | $257.6093 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.01 | $1,220.6311 | $1,220.63 | $1,220.60 | $1,220.80 | |