| 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 | $234.35 | 6.452% | $249.4703 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.75 | 5.330% | $33.4423 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.34 | 12.672% | $93.9008 | $93.90 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.99 | 3.467% | $39.3071 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.31 | 6.745% | $77.1873 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.54 | 11.844% | $277.9771 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.43 | 7.350% | $61.6511 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.71 | $832.9360 | $832.94 | $832.95 | $833.00 | |