| 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 | $231.34 | 5.633% | $244.3714 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.94 | 11.744% | $60.2747 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.74 | 6.193% | $182.3759 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.59 | 13.326% | $78.8636 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.98 | 12.394% | $260.7316 | $260.73 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.81 | 7.388% | $68.5243 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.28 | 5.842% | $52.1589 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.68 | $947.3004 | $947.29 | $947.25 | $947.40 | |