| 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 | $235.95 | 7.131% | $252.7756 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.60 | 11.121% | $39.5591 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.55 | 3.333% | $204.1343 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.82 | 10.458% | $73.808 | $73.81 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.72 | 12.256% | $62.549 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.84 | 4.112% | $24.8203 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.62 | 4.609% | $39.3539 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.10 | $697.0002 | $697.00 | $697.00 | $697.00 | |