| 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 | $211.94 | 12.634% | $238.7165 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.60 | 11.729% | $45.362 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.97 | 11.270% | $212.4923 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.84 | 12.720% | $73.0876 | $73.09 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.78 | 8.158% | $22.4752 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.28 | 12.622% | $79.1507 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.79 | 12.777% | $40.3629 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.20 | $711.6472 | $711.65 | $711.65 | $711.80 | |