| 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 | $234.91 | 5.506% | $247.8441 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.83 | 11.131% | $55.3766 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.65 | 8.174% | $103.4684 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.27 | 12.189% | $19.375 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.56 | 7.535% | $219.9736 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.92 | 11.577% | $66.8569 | $66.86 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.97 | 5.308% | $134.7626 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.11 | $847.6572 | $847.66 | $847.65 | $847.80 | |