| 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 | $244.55 | 5.291% | $257.4891 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.91 | 10.531% | $16.4802 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.89 | 3.291% | $180.6456 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.81 | 13.383% | $228.8182 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.82 | 13.582% | $109.9701 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.62 | 13.821% | $8.6732 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.83 | 10.734% | $6.4558 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.43 | $808.5322 | $808.54 | $808.50 | $808.60 | |