| 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 | $230.55 | 12.551% | $259.4863 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.79 | 4.286% | $32.1097 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.84 | 5.642% | $27.2979 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.25 | 6.677% | $42.9375 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.38 | 8.782% | $229.9434 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.30 | 3.736% | $204.6711 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.86 | 8.517% | $69.299 | $69.30 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.97 | $865.7449 | $865.75 | $865.75 | $865.70 | |