| 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 | $245.51 | 6.856% | $262.3422 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.62 | 5.469% | $50.2243 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.99 | 9.454% | $166.3591 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.31 | 10.732% | $22.4897 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.97 | 6.489% | $120.3006 | $120.30 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.70 | 3.721% | $38.0656 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.83 | 8.555% | $189.7867 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.93 | $849.5682 | $849.57 | $849.55 | $849.60 | |