| 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 | $224.60 | 3.188% | $231.7602 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.80 | 11.674% | $39.9793 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.84 | 4.134% | $63.3551 | $63.36 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.80 | 13.628% | $7.7267 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.49 | 12.257% | $135.2585 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.95 | 7.872% | $135.8648 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.72 | 11.305% | $14.158 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.20 | $628.1026 | $628.11 | $628.10 | $628.30 | |