| 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 | $245.45 | 6.830% | $262.2142 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.80 | 12.121% | $24.4424 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.41 | 4.371% | $164.2904 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.63 | 12.238% | $10.8085 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.37 | 11.498% | $205.5689 | $205.57 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.83 | 9.417% | $75.3117 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.87 | 12.400% | $96.5179 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.36 | $839.1540 | $839.15 | $839.10 | $839.10 | |