| 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 | $226.86 | 5.788% | $239.9907 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.50 | 6.382% | $154.7858 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.73 | 6.797% | $251.7526 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.46 | 9.661% | $184.7349 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.88 | 7.861% | $259.8156 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.69 | 3.304% | $10.0102 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.65 | 8.741% | $186.6539 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.77 | $1,287.7437 | $1,287.74 | $1,287.75 | $1,287.80 | |