| 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 | $232.36 | 8.642% | $252.4406 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.73 | 5.487% | $15.5382 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.89 | 6.460% | $52.0483 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.26 | 10.465% | $274.2404 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.97 | 3.815% | $23.8463 | $23.85 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.27 | 5.388% | $57.1941 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.30 | 11.717% | $98.6461 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.78 | $773.9540 | $773.96 | $774.00 | $773.70 | |