| 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 | $247.52 | 5.259% | $260.5371 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.48 | 4.643% | $149.0953 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 4.804% | $156.8077 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.76 | 11.813% | $46.6931 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.91 | 4.357% | $56.2589 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.68 | 7.532% | $58.7985 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.63 | 6.178% | $123.8354 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.60 | $852.0260 | $852.04 | $852.05 | $852.00 | |