| 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 | $247.94 | 3.502% | $256.6229 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.93 | 11.728% | $12.2119 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.86 | 4.311% | $227.2519 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.88 | 6.775% | $106.6469 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.32 | 4.653% | $78.8246 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.99 | 7.279% | $8.5716 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.82 | 6.452% | $174.3897 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.74 | $864.5195 | $864.51 | $864.45 | $864.50 | |