| 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 | $60.68 | 12.742% | $68.4118 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.40 | 8.333% | $26.4333 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 3.382% | $178.2616 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.78 | 4.447% | $42.5935 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.85 | 9.123% | $231.1771 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.98 | 4.259% | $33.342 | $33.34 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.75 | 7.860% | $179.8566 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.87 | $760.0759 | $760.07 | $760.10 | $760.10 | |