| 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 | $229.89 | 5.415% | $242.3385 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.29 | 8.809% | $65.6009 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.96 | 4.610% | $29.249 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.45 | 12.260% | $104.907 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.41 | 11.538% | $6.0342 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.59 | 5.141% | $139.4065 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.49 | 13.653% | $98.2985 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.08 | $685.8346 | $685.84 | $685.85 | $685.70 | |