| 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 | $245.57 | 5.307% | $258.6024 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.55 | 7.756% | $238.7334 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.74 | 3.335% | $135.1002 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.56 | 4.699% | $53.9828 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.72 | 13.849% | $19.0356 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.77 | 13.603% | $73.5807 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.99 | 11.502% | $8.909 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.90 | $787.9441 | $787.94 | $788.00 | $787.90 | |