| 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 | $233.90 | 6.231% | $248.4743 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.31 | 11.544% | $10.3847 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.35 | 10.558% | $39.0823 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.57 | 9.546% | $107.9795 | $107.98 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.54 | 13.839% | $38.1816 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.94 | 3.226% | $179.5513 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.91 | 7.211% | $76.0233 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.52 | $699.6770 | $699.66 | $699.70 | $699.80 | |