| 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 | $234.81 | 5.865% | $248.5816 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.87 | 4.270% | $184.4223 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.66 | 11.808% | $36.5165 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.32 | 4.504% | $6.6047 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.88 | 3.698% | $80.76 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.95 | 10.856% | $21.0072 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.26 | 3.261% | $38.475 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.75 | $616.3673 | $616.37 | $616.35 | $616.40 | |