| 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 | $241.80 | 7.170% | $259.1371 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.48 | 12.792% | $18.5881 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.84 | 5.367% | $49.3539 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.64 | 13.186% | $47.1307 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.86 | 8.545% | $228.878 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.51 | 7.417% | $158.4508 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.57 | 11.312% | $16.2182 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.70 | $777.7568 | $777.76 | $777.80 | $777.80 | |