| 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 | $246.40 | 6.519% | $262.4628 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.87 | 6.436% | $48.8222 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.99 | 7.517% | $205.3467 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.26 | 11.481% | $24.8157 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.74 | 13.718% | $163.4583 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.82 | 10.253% | $128.7976 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.42 | 10.353% | $15.9129 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.50 | $849.6162 | $849.62 | $849.55 | $849.60 | |