| 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 | $233.73 | 4.375% | $243.9557 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.99 | 5.868% | $159.8501 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.87 | 8.451% | $7.4506 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.88 | 9.869% | $198.731 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.90 | 10.221% | $8.7075 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.25 | 10.347% | $115.0367 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.91 | 8.238% | $10.7264 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.53 | $744.4580 | $744.47 | $744.50 | $744.50 | |