| 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 | $222.48 | 5.730% | $235.2281 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.41 | 12.339% | $54.3833 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.29 | 11.103% | $246.9709 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.53 | 7.769% | $45.8342 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.56 | 12.416% | $39.9751 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.84 | 9.422% | $75.3261 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.92 | 10.122% | $45.0619 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.03 | $742.7796 | $742.78 | $742.85 | $742.80 | |