| 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 | $236.68 | 7.193% | $253.7044 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.40 | 5.575% | $108.1088 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.91 | 8.470% | $210.3342 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.51 | 5.594% | $15.3217 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.61 | 4.610% | $72.819 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.75 | 6.839% | $43.5369 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.36 | 9.569% | $12.447 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.22 | $716.2720 | $716.27 | $716.25 | $716.10 | |