| 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 | $231.85 | 6.815% | $247.6506 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.48 | 9.788% | $59.8125 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.25 | 12.347% | $226.0983 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.26 | 3.782% | $6.4968 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.61 | 12.198% | $36.5878 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.28 | 13.632% | $92.3601 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.37 | 12.340% | $24.0071 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.10 | $693.0132 | $693.02 | $693.00 | $693.10 | |