| 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 | $245.90 | 7.504% | $264.3523 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.32 | 4.664% | $19.1744 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.95 | 4.183% | $145.8041 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.46 | 12.523% | $225.5636 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.68 | 9.645% | $8.4207 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.60 | 11.403% | $70.8523 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.59 | 4.376% | $52.8038 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.50 | $786.9712 | $786.95 | $786.90 | $787.10 | |