| 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 | $247.75 | 7.160% | $265.4889 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.44 | 8.594% | $250.244 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.62 | 6.246% | $179.152 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.54 | 7.801% | $24.2983 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.58 | 4.521% | $11.0583 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 10.375% | $17.0419 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.28 | 9.652% | $56.2295 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.65 | $803.5129 | $803.51 | $803.55 | $803.50 | |