| 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 | $224.34 | 5.433% | $236.5284 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.72 | 6.371% | $18.8489 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.96 | 9.303% | $10.8866 | $10.89 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.79 | 13.816% | $60.0835 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 10.169% | $14.2669 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.60 | 3.641% | $129.1367 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.56 | 12.683% | $278.958 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.92 | $748.7090 | $748.72 | $748.75 | $748.70 | |