| 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 | $245.36 | 12.634% | $276.3588 | $276.36 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.30 | 12.499% | $18.3373 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.85 | 6.368% | $25.3688 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.36 | 11.870% | $22.7767 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.56 | 4.863% | $51.9701 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.47 | 4.225% | $238.1229 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.53 | 9.253% | $190.6793 | $190.68 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.43 | $823.6139 | $823.62 | $823.60 | $823.70 | |