| 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 | $247.30 | 5.230% | $260.2338 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.86 | 12.666% | $22.3755 | $22.38 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.49 | 8.796% | $49.4913 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.27 | 10.804% | $160.965 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.38 | 7.346% | $68.0359 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.35 | 8.623% | $257.8167 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.43 | 6.681% | $159.4134 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.08 | $978.3316 | $978.34 | $978.35 | $978.30 | |