| 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 | $244.43 | 5.830% | $258.6803 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.80 | 12.644% | $15.5449 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.65 | 9.610% | $102.6498 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.49 | 3.497% | $53.2906 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.78 | 3.671% | $10.139 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 8.348% | $39.6445 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.97 | 5.571% | $196.3304 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.71 | $676.2795 | $676.27 | $676.35 | $676.10 | |