| 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 | $246.89 | 5.458% | $260.3653 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.94 | 5.656% | $49.5949 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.78 | 5.638% | $26.1771 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.40 | 13.635% | $53.863 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.62 | 8.488% | $202.4603 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.36 | 3.809% | $242.2487 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.51 | 11.420% | $233.436 | $233.44 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.50 | $1,068.1453 | $1,068.15 | $1,068.15 | $1,068.20 | |