| 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 | $239.58 | 8.679% | $260.3731 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.53 | 5.758% | $50.2668 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.38 | 13.564% | $161.6924 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.43 | 8.822% | $5.909 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.37 | 9.291% | $18.9838 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.60 | 11.560% | $184.7434 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.41 | 3.727% | $228.6247 | $228.62 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.30 | $910.5932 | $910.58 | $910.55 | $910.60 | |