| 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 | $246.70 | 5.285% | $259.7381 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.89 | 13.742% | $69.2575 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.36 | 9.800% | $47.6093 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.48 | 9.834% | $178.4583 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.36 | 7.517% | $6.8381 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.88 | 5.325% | $129.4234 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.51 | 5.295% | $239.5567 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.18 | $930.8814 | $930.89 | $930.85 | $930.90 | |