| 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 | $217.72 | 3.696% | $225.7669 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.77 | 4.536% | $84.4337 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.74 | 10.863% | $146.0509 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.62 | 12.562% | $38.969 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.76 | 5.145% | $74.4006 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.95 | 11.161% | $137.7841 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.66 | 8.862% | $31.1998 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.22 | $738.6050 | $738.60 | $738.60 | $738.70 | |