| 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 | $240.98 | 4.771% | $252.4772 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.27 | 3.313% | $31.2728 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.50 | 4.406% | $79.8706 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.56 | 4.805% | $73.9504 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.58 | 5.328% | $99.6192 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.33 | 12.264% | $92.427 | $92.43 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.37 | 9.153% | $99.7331 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.59 | $729.3503 | $729.35 | $729.35 | $729.40 | |