| 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 | $236.96 | 3.210% | $244.5664 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.29 | 13.686% | $33.2986 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.86 | 12.380% | $60.5279 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.85 | 7.366% | $94.321 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.63 | 9.628% | $189.2508 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.69 | 4.811% | $29.0222 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.31 | 8.553% | $85.0079 | $85.01 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.59 | $735.9948 | $736.00 | $735.95 | $736.00 | |