| 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 | $239.41 | 3.695% | $248.2562 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.63 | 3.642% | $21.3813 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.89 | 6.640% | $51.0699 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.67 | 7.273% | $262.4648 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.54 | 13.737% | $166.6702 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.68 | 5.732% | $16.5788 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.29 | 3.586% | $79.0258 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.11 | $845.4470 | $845.45 | $845.45 | $845.60 | |