| 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 | $234.40 | 6.731% | $250.1775 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.88 | 12.469% | $54.9748 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.45 | 3.462% | $160.8317 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.81 | 12.179% | $35.6841 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.90 | 11.650% | $34.4999 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.46 | 10.700% | $136.6702 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.48 | 10.105% | $76.501 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.38 | $749.3392 | $749.33 | $749.35 | $749.40 | |