| 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 | $227.73 | 5.408% | $240.0456 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.76 | 13.657% | $17.9123 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.93 | 8.549% | $40.0871 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.64 | 8.620% | $35.4536 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.39 | 11.573% | $267.0946 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.51 | 10.690% | $41.5198 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.75 | 6.373% | $177.377 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.71 | $819.4900 | $819.49 | $819.50 | $819.50 | |