| 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 | $230.76 | 7.585% | $248.2631 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.65 | 11.599% | $54.2929 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.92 | 9.796% | $6.4999 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.49 | 6.505% | $118.7424 | $118.74 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.54 | 13.125% | $56.0421 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.63 | 12.682% | $18.739 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.76 | 4.293% | $241.7095 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.75 | $744.2889 | $744.28 | $744.30 | $744.20 | |