| 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 | $223.96 | 5.516% | $236.3136 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.32 | 4.533% | $34.8304 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.27 | 10.866% | $62.3843 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.33 | 9.117% | $76.742 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.77 | 8.442% | $232.9009 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.57 | 3.750% | $33.7914 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.68 | 12.495% | $8.6396 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.90 | $685.6022 | $685.59 | $685.65 | $685.50 | |