| 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 | $240.86 | 3.579% | $249.4804 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.97 | 6.653% | $71.4255 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.38 | 12.672% | $100.7062 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.54 | 13.635% | $10.8408 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.59 | 3.395% | $244.6222 | $244.62 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.31 | 9.651% | $16.7876 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.82 | 12.592% | $9.9306 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.47 | $703.7933 | $703.80 | $703.85 | $703.70 | |