| 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 | $246.53 | 5.165% | $259.2633 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.71 | 3.526% | $18.3345 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.66 | 4.403% | $27.8338 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.35 | 5.687% | $13.0523 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.81 | 5.702% | $218.6023 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.28 | 4.685% | $94.5096 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.50 | 12.115% | $174.3388 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.84 | $805.9346 | $805.92 | $805.95 | $805.90 | |