| 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 | $234.55 | 8.642% | $254.8198 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.80 | 8.723% | $18.2655 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.88 | 5.241% | $75.6472 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.52 | 7.327% | $160.4753 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.68 | 5.666% | $26.0784 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.98 | 3.596% | $78.7122 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.90 | 8.830% | $42.3349 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.31 | $656.3333 | $656.34 | $656.35 | $656.30 | |