| 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 | $226.40 | 6.351% | $240.7787 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.51 | 12.711% | $20.8628 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.80 | 3.492% | $56.7136 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.60 | 11.730% | $163.7962 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.55 | 13.355% | $79.972 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.49 | 5.539% | $97.613 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.74 | 11.548% | $69.9852 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.09 | $729.7215 | $729.72 | $729.70 | $729.80 | |