| 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 | $236.78 | 5.567% | $249.9615 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.69 | 11.572% | $23.0842 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.44 | 8.828% | $209.4286 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.82 | 11.772% | $83.6278 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.77 | 6.757% | $20.0383 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.59 | 3.296% | $34.6971 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.94 | 4.340% | $82.366 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.03 | $703.2035 | $703.21 | $703.25 | $703.20 | |