| 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 | $236.95 | 4.806% | $248.3378 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.39 | 3.563% | $73.9336 | $73.93 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.46 | 9.133% | $68.1645 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.94 | 10.775% | $254.716 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.78 | 11.835% | $21.0026 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.72 | 7.833% | $84.8861 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.79 | 5.644% | $47.3179 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.03 | $798.3585 | $798.36 | $798.35 | $798.30 | |