| 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 | $217.88 | 7.249% | $233.6741 | $233.67 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.28 | 12.430% | $201.5645 | $201.56 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.53 | 11.160% | $36.1603 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.63 | 9.496% | $39.0134 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.80 | 12.165% | $53.6149 | $53.61 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.93 | 7.707% | $24.6972 | $24.70 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.39 | 4.233% | $100.4702 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.44 | $689.1946 | $689.18 | $689.10 | $689.30 | |