| 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 | $229.32 | 4.824% | $240.3824 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.32 | 8.653% | $53.5877 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.35 | 4.694% | $9.7889 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.49 | 7.743% | $135.2067 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.84 | 7.531% | $62.1959 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.31 | 12.579% | $99.4185 | $99.42 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.41 | 13.610% | $60.6791 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.04 | $661.2592 | $661.27 | $661.30 | $661.30 | |