| 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 | $226.94 | 3.730% | $235.4049 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 7.692% | $8.54 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.62 | 10.227% | $33.7515 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.49 | 9.484% | $32.2868 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.29 | 12.367% | $87.9721 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.93 | 5.657% | $145.7327 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.73 | 5.555% | $135.881 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.93 | $679.5690 | $679.56 | $679.60 | $679.60 | |