| 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 | $246.46 | 5.387% | $259.7368 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.70 | 12.552% | $88.5784 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.27 | 4.497% | $5.507 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 8.250% | $5.8455 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.38 | 10.793% | $248.5973 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.71 | 11.147% | $156.3949 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.36 | 5.468% | $84.7541 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.28 | $849.4140 | $849.42 | $849.45 | $849.40 | |