| 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 | $209.71 | 12.383% | $235.6784 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.49 | 13.746% | $48.3307 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.59 | 7.200% | $8.1365 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.88 | 3.735% | $141.9925 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.68 | 5.609% | $10.223 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.39 | 3.811% | $140.5497 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.84 | 5.476% | $12.4884 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.58 | $597.3992 | $597.40 | $597.45 | $597.30 | |