| 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 | $243.37 | 6.725% | $259.7366 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.51 | 10.634% | $190.8547 | $190.85 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.62 | 3.375% | $94.7122 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.52 | 5.430% | $144.9873 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.36 | 10.254% | $5.9096 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 7.530% | $77.1958 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.73 | 12.738% | $58.3194 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.90 | $831.7156 | $831.72 | $831.70 | $831.70 | |