| 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 | $216.72 | 5.862% | $229.4241 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.54 | 3.324% | $40.8543 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.76 | 3.127% | $50.2847 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.81 | 4.653% | $176.6647 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.70 | 12.481% | $68.276 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.72 | 7.360% | $28.6866 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.76 | 10.634% | $81.6036 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.01 | $675.7940 | $675.78 | $675.80 | $675.90 | |