| 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 | $238.62 | 5.587% | $251.9517 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.67 | 9.800% | $8.4217 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.26 | 3.486% | $64.4304 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.45 | 13.158% | $200.7989 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.57 | 5.285% | $5.8644 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.76 | 10.255% | $180.5536 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.28 | 10.479% | $5.8333 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.61 | $717.8540 | $717.84 | $717.85 | $717.90 | |