| 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 | $232.70 | 11.454% | $259.3535 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.78 | 8.676% | $39.971 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.88 | 8.700% | $94.4386 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.40 | 13.207% | $18.5659 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.78 | 5.620% | $44.128 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.72 | 10.810% | $62.8514 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.48 | 7.243% | $177.4657 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.74 | $696.7741 | $696.78 | $696.75 | $696.90 | |