| 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 | $230.70 | 6.343% | $245.3333 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.31 | 11.833% | $12.6483 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.45 | 10.756% | $41.4781 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.59 | 7.234% | $55.322 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.27 | 3.795% | $187.1112 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.84 | 11.592% | $92.4428 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.25 | 13.379% | $120.4652 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.41 | $754.8009 | $754.80 | $754.80 | $754.70 | |