| 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 | $247.47 | 5.630% | $261.4026 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.91 | 4.405% | $88.6503 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.72 | 10.326% | $197.1746 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.70 | 10.594% | $56.0712 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.38 | 9.733% | $149.6539 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.79 | 4.656% | $85.5981 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.62 | 3.199% | $34.6955 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.59 | $873.2462 | $873.24 | $873.20 | $873.40 | |