| 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 | $236.96 | 4.852% | $248.4573 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.48 | 4.613% | $28.7477 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.63 | 7.346% | $62.937 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.40 | 6.591% | $173.1038 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 6.328% | $6.8901 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.91 | 11.416% | $93.4892 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.56 | 7.165% | $153.8461 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.42 | $767.4712 | $767.48 | $767.50 | $767.40 | |