| 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 | 3.800% | $245.7776 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.55 | 12.253% | $26.4356 | $26.44 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.70 | 8.300% | $157.7931 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.33 | 6.212% | $20.5308 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.76 | 12.465% | $28.971 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.37 | 11.769% | $144.5956 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.45 | 3.562% | $120.5979 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.94 | $744.7016 | $744.71 | $744.75 | $744.70 | |