| 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 | $234.56 | 5.148% | $246.6351 | $246.64 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.29 | 12.278% | $50.8507 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.60 | 12.862% | $15.3492 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.79 | 3.230% | $83.3995 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.81 | 12.815% | $181.4178 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.28 | 8.478% | $259.5662 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.61 | 5.444% | $158.8092 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.94 | $996.0277 | $996.04 | $996.00 | $996.00 | |