| 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 | $209.56 | 12.425% | $235.5978 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.83 | 4.406% | $7.1309 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.46 | 5.173% | $222.3988 | $222.40 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.96 | 7.207% | $32.1192 | $32.12 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 4.756% | $179.8346 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.62 | 3.216% | $123.467 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.66 | 4.583% | $49.8443 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.76 | $850.3926 | $850.39 | $850.40 | $850.30 | |