| 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 | $202.77 | 7.749% | $218.4826 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.62 | 5.604% | $5.9349 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.71 | 10.137% | $249.6916 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.62 | 3.789% | $258.0402 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.88 | 12.458% | $83.084 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.25 | 11.861% | $46.1427 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.85 | 10.606% | $12.0008 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.70 | $873.3768 | $873.36 | $873.45 | $873.30 | |