| 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 | $246.77 | 5.246% | $259.7156 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.80 | 8.216% | $154.5324 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.67 | 9.739% | $270.6932 | $270.69 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.27 | 3.559% | $16.849 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.74 | 6.585% | $108.4396 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.63 | 7.657% | $163.2403 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.92 | 7.363% | $232.8918 | $232.89 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.80 | $1,206.3619 | $1,206.36 | $1,206.40 | $1,206.20 | |