| 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 | $247.60 | 5.838% | $262.0549 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.61 | 6.519% | $156.1675 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.29 | 3.356% | $177.0385 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.34 | 4.607% | $8.7242 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.51 | 10.698% | $96.8718 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.32 | 11.662% | $11.5235 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.92 | 10.665% | $103.9366 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.59 | $816.3170 | $816.31 | $816.25 | $816.30 | |