| 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 | $202.32 | 11.398% | $225.3804 | $225.38 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.63 | 12.451% | $58.0585 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.90 | 9.105% | $78.4465 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.33 | 3.711% | $30.4184 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.45 | 7.326% | $150.7394 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.96 | 6.862% | $69.4176 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.91 | 11.553% | $30.0189 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.50 | $642.4797 | $642.49 | $642.45 | $642.40 | |