| 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 | $224.72 | 6.791% | $239.9807 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.54 | 12.178% | $150.9243 | $150.92 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.37 | 4.733% | $32.8547 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.84 | 10.797% | $8.6865 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.34 | 9.680% | $157.2153 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.36 | 10.829% | $163.3176 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.93 | 10.669% | $39.7634 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.10 | $792.7425 | $792.74 | $792.70 | $792.80 | |