| 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 | $230.32 | 4.486% | $240.6522 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.37 | 3.663% | $67.7645 | $67.76 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.51 | 5.481% | $137.6633 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.51 | 5.196% | $104.6805 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.39 | 8.419% | $18.8541 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.40 | 12.366% | $70.1164 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 11.710% | $39.8246 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.15 | $679.5556 | $679.54 | $679.50 | $679.70 | |