| 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 | $235.28 | 5.676% | $248.6345 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.96 | 6.868% | $51.2539 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.73 | 11.371% | $211.3042 | $211.30 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.53 | 3.728% | $6.7734 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.54 | 4.807% | $232.1894 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 3.589% | $258.7239 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.94 | 9.115% | $257.4459 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.74 | $1,266.3252 | $1,266.31 | $1,266.30 | $1,266.30 | |