| 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 | $240.29 | 5.129% | $252.6145 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.36 | 5.447% | $74.1925 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.32 | 5.527% | $140.6886 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.90 | 7.224% | $211.1241 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.37 | 11.408% | $5.9826 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.78 | 11.276% | $49.8294 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.41 | 11.233% | $127.2617 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.43 | $861.6934 | $861.68 | $861.70 | $861.70 | |