| 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 | $247.77 | 3.369% | $256.1174 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.66 | 7.295% | $20.0212 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.38 | 10.432% | $262.1435 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.38 | 8.537% | $150.1935 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.49 | 10.545% | $102.2431 | $102.24 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.99 | 7.421% | $18.2508 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.77 | 9.720% | $258.6868 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.44 | $1,067.6563 | $1,067.65 | $1,067.65 | $1,067.60 | |