| 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 | $202.48 | 13.206% | $229.2195 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.48 | 5.477% | $69.0663 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.59 | 7.358% | $41.4295 | $41.43 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.99 | 12.495% | $241.853 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.97 | 8.734% | $84.7799 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.82 | 9.637% | $37.0792 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.44 | 6.858% | $40.0076 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.77 | $743.4350 | $743.44 | $743.45 | $743.50 | |