| 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 | $229.27 | 6.474% | $244.1129 | $244.11 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.83 | 4.375% | $26.9601 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.88 | 8.774% | $36.8526 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.87 | 4.474% | $134.6356 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.92 | 3.530% | $63.0705 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.44 | 4.353% | $177.8593 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.40 | 5.126% | $10.9331 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.61 | $694.4241 | $694.42 | $694.40 | $694.50 | |