| 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 | $236.74 | 11.269% | $263.4182 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.75 | 4.663% | $123.2407 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.50 | 4.821% | $60.2721 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.49 | 13.435% | $23.2428 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.48 | 11.507% | $141.0341 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.99 | 13.566% | $42.0081 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.95 | 6.345% | $60.5635 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.90 | $713.7795 | $713.77 | $713.75 | $713.70 | |