| 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 | $217.69 | 5.825% | $230.3704 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.45 | 11.757% | $72.0274 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.53 | 11.148% | $68.3894 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.53 | 5.255% | $17.3987 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.73 | 4.738% | $66.7495 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.98 | 3.857% | $70.602 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.75 | 13.670% | $114.5225 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.66 | $640.0599 | $640.06 | $640.05 | $640.00 | |