| 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 | $224.77 | 6.756% | $239.9555 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.75 | 5.450% | $72.4969 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.90 | 13.151% | $97.1967 | $97.20 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.51 | 6.864% | $79.6244 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.49 | 5.650% | $148.4277 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.32 | 7.488% | $106.7571 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.88 | 12.864% | $125.1436 | $125.14 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.62 | $869.6019 | $869.61 | $869.60 | $869.60 | |