| 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 | $229.90 | 4.551% | $240.3627 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.54 | 5.704% | $70.3354 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.34 | 10.232% | $154.6996 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.66 | 12.509% | $151.5046 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.57 | 3.246% | $21.2377 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.93 | 10.404% | $49.6045 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.70 | 13.696% | $124.7245 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.64 | $812.4690 | $812.46 | $812.45 | $812.40 | |