| 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 | $233.43 | 8.321% | $252.8537 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.38 | 6.677% | $128.4178 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.95 | 10.743% | $27.6304 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.46 | 13.728% | $57.3871 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.67 | 4.159% | $51.7358 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.28 | 3.241% | $87.0115 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.44 | 3.835% | $83.5249 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.61 | $688.5612 | $688.56 | $688.55 | $688.50 | |