| 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 | $7.30 | 5.292% | $7.6863 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.96 | 11.847% | $32.3909 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.37 | 6.335% | $242.8372 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.77 | 3.774% | $56.837 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.88 | 12.331% | $217.7873 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.45 | 7.690% | $137.2509 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.37 | 4.740% | $16.0985 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.10 | $710.8881 | $710.90 | $710.95 | $710.90 | |