| 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 | $231.92 | 9.792% | $254.6296 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.76 | 7.692% | $172.0487 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.78 | 5.343% | $130.3936 | $130.39 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.75 | 13.741% | $15.6394 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.75 | 9.300% | $21.5868 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.75 | 13.719% | $77.0446 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.54 | 4.661% | $9.9847 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.25 | $681.3274 | $681.32 | $681.40 | $681.20 | |