| 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 | $246.66 | 5.176% | $259.4271 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.31 | 9.769% | $70.5924 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.93 | 8.369% | $89.8704 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.80 | 5.429% | $55.6665 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.91 | 6.280% | $239.0343 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.75 | 13.385% | $134.6447 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.46 | 7.104% | $15.4872 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.82 | $864.7226 | $864.72 | $864.75 | $864.70 | |