| 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 | $23.25 | 5.777% | $24.5932 | $24.59 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.98 | 5.538% | $261.7131 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.85 | 12.134% | $80.5683 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.58 | 9.554% | $150.7244 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.43 | 5.306% | $187.8975 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.95 | 5.186% | $251.3419 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.83 | 13.478% | $160.9458 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.87 | $1,117.7842 | $1,117.78 | $1,117.75 | $1,117.70 | |