| 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 | $240.67 | 5.179% | $253.1343 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.95 | 6.633% | $72.4571 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.88 | 7.450% | $47.1491 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.68 | 8.493% | $9.4172 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.77 | 5.274% | $48.1839 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.58 | 8.572% | $76.6301 | $76.63 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.29 | 4.484% | $166.4326 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.82 | $673.4043 | $673.40 | $673.45 | $673.30 | |