| 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 | $242.93 | 5.800% | $257.0199 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.95 | 3.636% | $150.2204 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.61 | 9.674% | $166.2768 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.95 | 13.130% | $108.5482 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.89 | 9.746% | $93.1634 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.29 | 10.158% | $19.0463 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.96 | 8.852% | $33.7006 | $33.70 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.58 | $827.9756 | $827.98 | $827.95 | $827.90 | |