| 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 | $236.65 | 6.808% | $252.7611 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.48 | 11.713% | $20.6446 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.42 | 5.301% | $56.2518 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.35 | 7.765% | $246.0814 | $246.08 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.71 | 13.245% | $176.3338 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.60 | 3.237% | $16.105 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.89 | 10.351% | $20.8453 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.10 | $789.0230 | $789.02 | $789.05 | $789.00 | |