| 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 | $246.31 | 5.306% | $259.3792 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.47 | 5.744% | $127.3898 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.38 | 6.257% | $103.4731 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.91 | 10.537% | $136.9664 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.42 | 7.413% | $55.2318 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.32 | 13.677% | $247.0429 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.26 | 11.227% | $143.772 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.07 | $1,073.2552 | $1,073.25 | $1,073.25 | $1,073.30 | |