| 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 | $242.63 | 5.198% | $255.2419 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.38 | 7.561% | $158.5234 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.97 | 13.414% | $23.7829 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.90 | 4.579% | $183.9545 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.26 | 11.640% | $87.3695 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.63 | 12.277% | $159.0179 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.44 | 4.169% | $72.335 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.21 | $940.2251 | $940.22 | $940.20 | $940.20 | |