| 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 | $243.95 | 6.316% | $259.3579 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.87 | 11.824% | $59.1213 | $59.12 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.71 | 3.305% | $178.4181 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.63 | 5.345% | $187.1243 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.88 | 4.390% | $62.5087 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.67 | 7.829% | $70.8113 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.85 | 6.774% | $147.188 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.56 | $964.5296 | $964.53 | $964.45 | $964.50 | |