| 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 | $232.50 | 5.745% | $245.8571 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.93 | 11.642% | $108.2146 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.91 | 12.296% | $227.8598 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.46 | 7.212% | $17.6471 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.28 | 11.524% | $22.6171 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.74 | 10.803% | $68.4098 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.38 | 13.277% | $8.3598 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.20 | $698.9653 | $698.97 | $698.90 | $699.00 | |