| 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 | $242.52 | 3.635% | $251.3356 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.58 | 10.433% | $73.5263 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.35 | 11.792% | $62.9948 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.38 | 13.566% | $227.5636 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.59 | 6.330% | $12.3236 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.88 | 12.109% | $69.373 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.70 | 8.830% | $71.5013 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.00 | $768.6182 | $768.61 | $768.60 | $768.60 | |