| 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 | $234.86 | 5.798% | $248.4772 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.46 | 11.582% | $31.7562 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.42 | 7.756% | $14.4609 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.75 | 9.675% | $50.1763 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.30 | 12.601% | $155.7272 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.84 | 4.196% | $159.2532 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.64 | 12.350% | $77.117 | $77.12 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.27 | $736.9680 | $736.98 | $737.00 | $737.10 | |