| 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 | $249.57 | 5.667% | $263.7131 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.78 | 7.538% | $176.1257 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.68 | 4.222% | $91.3818 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.27 | 13.822% | $46.9743 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.85 | 9.528% | $40.3611 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.50 | 4.480% | $132.1672 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.33 | 6.123% | $137.2489 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.98 | $887.9721 | $887.97 | $887.95 | $888.00 | |