| 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 | $246.93 | 3.800% | $256.3133 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.43 | 7.676% | $5.8468 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.48 | 11.387% | $231.1057 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.68 | 4.128% | $16.3273 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.75 | 4.180% | $44.537 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.67 | 6.235% | $108.0091 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.74 | 3.404% | $187.9264 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.68 | $850.0656 | $850.08 | $850.10 | $849.90 | |