| 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 | $247.55 | 6.461% | $263.5442 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.40 | 3.269% | $36.5572 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.28 | 5.659% | $22.4842 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.43 | 9.200% | $41.9656 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.28 | 12.223% | $106.9261 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.36 | 5.401% | $187.9932 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.87 | 11.122% | $176.5395 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.17 | $836.0100 | $836.01 | $836.05 | $836.00 | |