| 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 | $231.31 | 3.744% | $239.9702 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 8.228% | $152.1686 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.30 | 4.543% | $70.3574 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.51 | 12.244% | $65.674 | $65.67 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.98 | 4.445% | $14.6014 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.38 | 3.786% | $80.3096 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.82 | 7.216% | $25.5389 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.90 | $648.6201 | $648.62 | $648.55 | $648.70 | |