| 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 | $234.72 | 6.225% | $249.3313 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 11.609% | $47.2329 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.41 | 6.258% | $93.9427 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.38 | 7.453% | $13.3027 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.50 | 10.580% | $37.0443 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 4.137% | $260.2488 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.76 | 13.120% | $33.6645 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.00 | $734.7672 | $734.75 | $734.80 | $734.60 | |