| 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 | $235.46 | 4.256% | $245.4812 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.48 | 11.564% | $76.399 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.43 | 13.428% | $31.1133 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.41 | 12.827% | $26.4128 | $26.41 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.74 | 12.370% | $34.5425 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.58 | 9.862% | $166.5288 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.70 | 5.623% | $128.5432 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.80 | $709.0208 | $709.01 | $709.05 | $708.90 | |