| 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 | $234.72 | 5.420% | $247.4418 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.74 | 13.562% | $19.0103 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.72 | 10.454% | $41.6632 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.74 | 8.807% | $248.8851 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.60 | 12.495% | $160.4179 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.78 | 8.449% | $23.6202 | $23.62 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.85 | 6.251% | $125.2168 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.15 | $866.2553 | $866.26 | $866.20 | $866.20 | |