| 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 | $234.59 | 7.312% | $251.7432 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.40 | 6.280% | $39.7487 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.40 | 3.364% | $39.6918 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.68 | 12.527% | $28.8969 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.82 | 9.370% | $22.7708 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.94 | 9.467% | $25.1117 | $25.11 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.80 | 4.309% | $227.185 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.63 | $635.1481 | $635.15 | $635.15 | $635.10 | |