| 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 | $238.99 | 4.223% | $249.0825 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.58 | 4.310% | $22.5101 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.43 | 7.611% | $27.3655 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.68 | 5.326% | $97.6161 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.70 | 8.700% | $19.2399 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.31 | 5.686% | $173.6527 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.73 | 5.383% | $172.5436 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.42 | $762.0104 | $762.01 | $762.00 | $762.00 | |