| 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 | $246.30 | 5.341% | $259.4549 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.67 | 5.131% | $66.9369 | $66.94 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.54 | 8.325% | $137.0745 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.79 | 8.660% | $135.5968 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.86 | 9.192% | $172.3705 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.96 | 9.488% | $10.905 | $10.91 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.71 | 5.150% | $143.7506 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.83 | $926.0892 | $926.09 | $926.05 | $926.20 | |