| 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 | $235.96 | 5.280% | $248.4187 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.59 | 3.544% | $30.6387 | $30.64 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.42 | 13.720% | $8.438 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.93 | 12.203% | $36.9484 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.92 | 5.739% | $160.6387 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.63 | 4.209% | $257.0107 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.61 | 7.503% | $157.6101 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.06 | $899.7033 | $899.71 | $899.70 | $899.50 | |