| 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 | $115.72 | 7.316% | $124.1861 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.27 | 12.357% | $234.0059 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.77 | 5.791% | $18.7991 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.70 | 9.651% | $74.2337 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.57 | 13.526% | $56.2748 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.58 | 8.385% | $33.1441 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.49 | 10.701% | $173.236 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.10 | $713.8797 | $713.88 | $713.90 | $713.80 | |