| 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 | $217.88 | 11.267% | $242.4285 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.59 | 6.295% | $58.0264 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.65 | 7.105% | $40.325 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.75 | 3.116% | $99.7647 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.41 | 8.423% | $30.803 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.75 | 7.363% | $247.7401 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.98 | 10.274% | $15.4163 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.01 | $734.5040 | $734.51 | $734.55 | $734.40 | |