| 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 | $180.70 | 12.530% | $203.3417 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.50 | 12.866% | $15.2369 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.76 | 6.651% | $154.388 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.43 | 7.470% | $228.2985 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.69 | 3.737% | $33.9116 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.45 | 5.648% | $93.4457 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.29 | 9.324% | $6.8765 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.82 | $735.4989 | $735.51 | $735.55 | $735.40 | |