| 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 | $250.50 | 5.463% | $264.1848 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.90 | 4.502% | $177.5489 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.29 | 11.685% | $17.0766 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.35 | 6.557% | $120.7824 | $120.78 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.84 | 7.538% | $26.7124 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.41 | 7.109% | $29.3586 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.42 | 4.168% | $176.4814 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.71 | $812.1451 | $812.14 | $812.20 | $812.20 | |