| 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 | $244.76 | 4.846% | $256.6211 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 9.726% | $13.4963 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.55 | 9.553% | $220.8041 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.32 | 4.300% | $9.7208 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.79 | 7.874% | $52.6317 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.84 | 12.363% | $198.7027 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.75 | 4.848% | $89.9072 | $89.91 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.31 | $841.8839 | $841.88 | $841.85 | $841.80 | |