| 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 | $243.66 | 5.405% | $256.8298 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.93 | 5.778% | $185.0375 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.46 | 13.148% | $145.3499 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.84 | 3.832% | $17.4853 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.70 | 12.359% | $83.9322 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.32 | 13.521% | $53.7181 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.84 | 11.850% | $145.226 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.75 | $887.5788 | $887.59 | $887.65 | $887.40 | |