| 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 | $246.35 | 5.505% | $259.9116 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.33 | 11.567% | $10.4092 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.37 | 9.686% | $107.8981 | $107.90 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.89 | 11.564% | $79.0877 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.54 | 9.126% | $218.8413 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.38 | 11.351% | $20.4663 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.56 | 5.703% | $95.7246 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.42 | $792.3388 | $792.34 | $792.30 | $792.30 | |