| 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 | $240.64 | 4.709% | $251.9717 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.65 | 8.198% | $27.7528 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.38 | 3.864% | $234.0887 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.43 | 12.283% | $55.5015 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.53 | 4.835% | $28.8611 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.63 | 6.184% | $117.4714 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.52 | 6.544% | $47.4334 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.78 | $763.0806 | $763.07 | $763.05 | $763.20 | |