| 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 | $221.99 | 8.323% | $240.4662 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.74 | 4.688% | $71.9625 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.79 | 9.720% | $43.6576 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.95 | 5.264% | $7.3158 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.52 | 5.209% | $84.7143 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.89 | 4.109% | $89.4192 | $89.42 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.87 | 13.847% | $14.6521 | $14.65 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.75 | $552.1877 | $552.19 | $552.10 | $552.30 | |