| 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 | $212.83 | 9.188% | $232.3848 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.60 | 3.366% | $45.0676 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.91 | 12.391% | $250.5308 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.32 | 5.749% | $138.8696 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.99 | 11.253% | $68.9657 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.60 | 9.417% | $38.9525 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.66 | 4.786% | $64.611 | $64.61 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.91 | $839.3820 | $839.38 | $839.35 | $839.50 | |