| 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 | $239.35 | 3.714% | $248.2395 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.89 | 6.691% | $73.4994 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.48 | 7.581% | $68.2924 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.63 | 11.446% | $21.8768 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.50 | 8.559% | $18.9978 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.28 | 5.503% | $198.641 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.59 | 12.542% | $15.2945 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.72 | $644.8414 | $644.84 | $644.90 | $644.80 | |