| 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 | $215.99 | 7.598% | $232.4009 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.75 | 5.741% | $82.2136 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.83 | 8.261% | $49.616 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.90 | 6.228% | $70.0043 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.57 | 11.104% | $257.2835 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.42 | 8.475% | $32.9981 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.79 | 13.344% | $23.5642 | $23.56 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.25 | $748.0806 | $748.07 | $748.05 | $748.10 | |