| 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 | $236.47 | 9.550% | $259.0529 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.46 | 6.353% | $50.4751 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.64 | 4.539% | $220.2009 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.95 | 11.817% | $181.0876 | $181.09 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.87 | 5.542% | $8.3062 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.66 | 9.838% | $167.6787 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.51 | 11.286% | $275.444 | $275.44 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.56 | $1,162.2454 | $1,162.25 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.30 | |