| 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 | $212.52 | 12.628% | $239.357 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.38 | 8.237% | $32.8824 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.63 | 5.537% | $42.8797 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 7.135% | $18.9843 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.96 | 12.627% | $105.8243 | $105.82 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.72 | 10.467% | $195.2173 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.40 | 8.290% | $6.9306 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.33 | $642.0756 | $642.07 | $642.10 | $642.10 | |