| 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 | $237.95 | 5.730% | $251.5845 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.89 | 4.401% | $10.3253 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.72 | 4.328% | $164.5461 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.75 | 8.847% | $35.6474 | $35.65 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.71 | 9.813% | $268.7234 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.88 | 6.331% | $29.6451 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.51 | 13.216% | $95.6788 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.41 | $856.1506 | $856.16 | $856.20 | $856.00 | |