| 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 | $233.32 | 5.730% | $246.6892 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.47 | 7.266% | $141.0226 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.46 | 11.438% | $105.2643 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.64 | 7.714% | $42.6978 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.32 | 8.626% | $195.8744 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.41 | 9.358% | $70.4375 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.79 | 12.692% | $49.3478 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.41 | $851.3336 | $851.33 | $851.30 | $851.30 | |