| 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 | $241.73 | 7.863% | $260.7372 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.74 | 5.333% | $30.2727 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.79 | 5.689% | $29.371 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.94 | 6.714% | $65.0315 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.87 | 6.504% | $183.0484 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.34 | 10.376% | $27.9693 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.92 | 12.189% | $189.5097 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.33 | $785.9398 | $785.94 | $785.90 | $785.90 | |