| 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 | $230.73 | 4.116% | $240.2268 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.66 | 3.332% | $84.3809 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.50 | 7.850% | $72.7988 | $72.80 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.33 | 5.765% | $36.3091 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.38 | 13.317% | $23.094 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.85 | 11.671% | $45.6176 | $45.62 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.43 | 11.269% | $27.183 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.88 | $529.6102 | $529.61 | $529.65 | $529.60 | |