| 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 | $225.32 | 4.320% | $235.0538 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.61 | 9.326% | $79.3816 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.63 | 5.727% | $84.1904 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.48 | 12.144% | $10.6313 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.36 | 10.212% | $92.9748 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.58 | 11.838% | $47.6206 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.72 | 12.860% | $9.8414 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.70 | $559.6939 | $559.68 | $559.70 | $559.70 | |