| 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 | $234.79 | 5.717% | $248.2129 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.80 | 3.736% | $62.0341 | $62.03 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.46 | 12.600% | $68.078 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 13.729% | $9.0073 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.59 | 7.197% | $16.712 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.48 | 5.131% | $185.5352 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.46 | 8.130% | $125.9282 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.50 | $715.5077 | $715.51 | $715.55 | $715.40 | |