| 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 | $236.51 | 6.200% | $251.1736 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.53 | 8.110% | $17.8706 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.68 | 4.149% | $100.6913 | $100.69 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.50 | 12.439% | $17.428 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.81 | 8.615% | $91.0302 | $91.03 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.74 | 10.715% | $105.9985 | $106.00 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.85 | 3.795% | $258.2939 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.62 | $842.4861 | $842.48 | $842.50 | $842.50 | |