| 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 | $227.48 | 5.490% | $239.9687 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.36 | 13.144% | $171.2548 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.39 | 12.674% | $30.8614 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.34 | 7.600% | $56.3178 | $56.32 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.76 | 7.760% | $41.7678 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.68 | 12.380% | $206.4196 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.81 | 5.538% | $71.5653 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.82 | $818.1554 | $818.16 | $818.05 | $818.30 | |