| 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 | $212.25 | 11.305% | $236.2449 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.35 | 3.510% | $72.8193 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.95 | 13.310% | $11.2743 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.85 | 12.860% | $40.4603 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.52 | 3.571% | $144.5023 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.30 | 3.385% | $202.9448 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.40 | 11.516% | $51.7434 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.62 | $759.9893 | $759.97 | $759.95 | $759.90 | |