| 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 | $245.48 | 4.415% | $256.3179 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.51 | 9.527% | $46.5599 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.61 | 4.795% | $222.8046 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.48 | 13.132% | $6.1996 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.31 | 8.349% | $82.6811 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.46 | 12.352% | $128.5981 | $128.60 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.94 | 3.693% | $87.0399 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.79 | $830.2011 | $830.20 | $830.20 | $830.20 | |