| 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 | $245.33 | 5.359% | $258.4772 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.35 | 3.336% | $19.9955 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.93 | 8.563% | $120.4289 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.69 | 13.295% | $100.4813 | $100.48 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.92 | 4.129% | $51.9812 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.84 | 5.340% | $243.1669 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.57 | 12.164% | $64.5728 | $64.57 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.63 | $859.1038 | $859.11 | $859.15 | $859.20 | |