| 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 | $212.56 | 9.329% | $232.3897 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.66 | 9.850% | $68.832 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.54 | 9.749% | $30.2249 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.51 | 13.647% | $201.7348 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.94 | 10.653% | $48.6209 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.50 | 4.644% | $71.6811 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.50 | 9.398% | $55.246 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.21 | $708.7294 | $708.72 | $708.75 | $708.60 | |