| 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 | $206.80 | 11.320% | $230.2098 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.26 | 3.203% | $71.4784 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.90 | 9.148% | $54.4649 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.96 | 12.751% | $40.5453 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.71 | 12.811% | $53.8221 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.70 | 6.118% | $189.6329 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.63 | 5.118% | $49.0165 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.96 | $689.1699 | $689.17 | $689.15 | $689.10 | |