| 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 | $230.64 | 4.650% | $241.3648 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 6.478% | $42.5486 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.34 | 11.241% | $140.5419 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.65 | 9.415% | $70.7368 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.40 | 13.542% | $6.1313 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.62 | 11.283% | $193.2095 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.76 | 4.270% | $31.0308 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.37 | $725.5637 | $725.56 | $725.60 | $725.40 | |