| 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 | $235.33 | 11.845% | $263.2048 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.81 | 7.251% | $16.9564 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.81 | 6.401% | $120.031 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.35 | 5.243% | $48.7801 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.53 | 13.282% | $82.1634 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.51 | 8.118% | $43.7986 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.88 | 5.691% | $124.5886 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.22 | $699.5229 | $699.52 | $699.55 | $699.60 | |