| 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 | $223.45 | 3.598% | $231.4897 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.61 | 7.105% | $28.5006 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.61 | 12.398% | $58.0086 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.82 | 8.705% | $41.1122 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.51 | 11.595% | $246.0781 | $246.08 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.48 | 6.455% | $89.9332 | $89.93 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.88 | 4.533% | $40.6424 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.36 | $735.7648 | $735.76 | $735.80 | $735.70 | |