| 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 | $234.47 | 6.817% | $250.4538 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.64 | 13.782% | $86.0647 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.84 | 11.481% | $190.4541 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.70 | 7.651% | $47.0435 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.25 | 8.397% | $56.6374 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.37 | 6.301% | $76.93 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.88 | 6.411% | $29.6674 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.15 | $737.2509 | $737.24 | $737.25 | $737.30 | |