| 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 | $231.99 | 8.788% | $252.3773 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.53 | 13.754% | $95.0187 | $95.02 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.42 | 8.301% | $66.5185 | $66.52 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.97 | 12.168% | $60.5371 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.90 | 5.178% | $38.8107 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.40 | 9.150% | $105.2206 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.52 | 5.598% | $62.8519 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.73 | $681.3348 | $681.34 | $681.30 | $681.30 | |