| 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 | $235.27 | 5.181% | $247.4593 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.91 | 7.242% | $95.3489 | $95.35 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.43 | 11.268% | $87.2675 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.27 | 5.418% | $137.328 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.53 | 13.512% | $68.7088 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.78 | 7.842% | $15.939 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.55 | 6.251% | $157.8359 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.74 | $809.8874 | $809.90 | $809.90 | $809.80 | |