| 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 | $250.60 | 9.104% | $273.4146 | $273.41 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.91 | 12.212% | $7.7538 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.87 | 12.564% | $51.6331 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.50 | 11.635% | $61.9574 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.88 | 7.145% | $49.1581 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.64 | 4.826% | $248.0602 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.76 | 10.119% | $52.5928 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.16 | $744.5700 | $744.56 | $744.55 | $744.70 | |