| 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 | $224.96 | 7.819% | $242.5496 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.66 | 4.566% | $103.1648 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.42 | 11.538% | $38.3914 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.42 | 3.256% | $28.3128 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.76 | 9.489% | $38.0584 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.97 | 13.377% | $27.1765 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.74 | 11.201% | $246.5771 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.93 | $724.2306 | $724.23 | $724.25 | $724.30 | |