| 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 | $209.60 | 11.681% | $234.0834 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.63 | 9.177% | $200.4817 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.80 | 3.472% | $50.4943 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.48 | 8.542% | $7.0335 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.54 | 4.679% | $18.3607 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.57 | 5.222% | $26.9053 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.88 | 3.432% | $168.47 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.50 | $705.8289 | $705.82 | $705.85 | $705.90 | |