| 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 | $246.59 | 5.650% | $260.5223 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.76 | 10.441% | $100.2363 | $100.24 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.98 | 6.290% | $190.2378 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.84 | 7.829% | $27.863 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.37 | 7.149% | $48.6135 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.51 | 6.783% | $6.9516 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.45 | 4.177% | $5.6776 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.50 | $640.1021 | $640.10 | $640.10 | $640.10 | |