| 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 | $228.35 | 7.480% | $245.4306 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.30 | 9.503% | $92.311 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.67 | 6.556% | $17.7629 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.28 | 8.684% | $58.9937 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.57 | 3.169% | $51.1409 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.90 | 4.764% | $119.3262 | $119.33 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.94 | 6.240% | $150.7971 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.01 | $735.7624 | $735.76 | $735.80 | $735.70 | |