| 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 | $230.74 | 5.428% | $243.2646 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.96 | 7.609% | $38.6962 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.28 | 13.677% | $193.5692 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.81 | 4.327% | $136.4701 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.67 | 6.345% | $36.8698 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.61 | 11.731% | $68.8375 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.82 | 11.102% | $118.6792 | $118.68 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.89 | $836.3866 | $836.39 | $836.35 | $836.50 | |