| 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 | $247.33 | 3.825% | $256.7904 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.62 | 5.209% | $53.2568 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.98 | 8.435% | $80.2202 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.29 | 12.847% | $33.0529 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.69 | 13.239% | $217.0678 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.99 | 5.751% | $181.8811 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.86 | 10.266% | $109.009 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.76 | $931.2782 | $931.28 | $931.25 | $931.40 | |