| 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 | $247.89 | 5.204% | $260.7902 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.73 | 9.391% | $17.2072 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.31 | 9.290% | $28.7542 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.62 | 4.170% | $17.3131 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.94 | 7.540% | $7.4633 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.57 | 6.816% | $187.5369 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.97 | 8.346% | $158.1527 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.03 | $677.2176 | $677.21 | $677.20 | $677.30 | |