| 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 | $231.67 | 3.502% | $239.7831 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.43 | 7.854% | $32.82 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.81 | 12.778% | $94.5192 | $94.52 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.69 | 13.752% | $13.2976 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.81 | 4.370% | $63.4674 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.82 | 11.191% | $62.0668 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.48 | 7.354% | $184.0906 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.71 | $690.0447 | $690.05 | $690.00 | $690.10 | |