| 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 | $207.84 | 11.857% | $232.4836 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.85 | 9.600% | $40.3876 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.94 | 7.128% | $6.3634 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.31 | 8.717% | $186.2431 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.35 | 6.561% | $100.5403 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.99 | 3.301% | $15.4848 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.57 | 11.430% | $147.7228 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.85 | $729.2256 | $729.21 | $729.25 | $729.20 | |