| 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 | $245.93 | 5.460% | $259.3578 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 5.776% | $53.2794 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.50 | 3.325% | $102.8084 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.56 | 8.514% | $13.6294 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.83 | 11.205% | $158.8341 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.61 | 7.642% | $205.1764 | $205.18 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.33 | 7.149% | $206.0797 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.13 | $999.1652 | $999.17 | $999.25 | $999.20 | |