| 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 | $229.55 | 4.855% | $240.6947 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.91 | 6.199% | $153.893 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.34 | 10.873% | $122.3373 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.55 | 7.423% | $5.962 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.62 | 3.218% | $170.9497 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.54 | 3.702% | $220.4082 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.68 | 6.540% | $124.3109 | $124.31 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.19 | $1,038.5558 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.50 | |