| 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 | $245.74 | 5.350% | $258.8871 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.25 | 5.205% | $61.2819 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.76 | 13.182% | $236.2787 | $236.28 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.26 | 7.647% | $87.474 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.64 | 7.452% | $50.1156 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 7.234% | $8.5358 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.60 | 10.236% | $124.1257 | $124.13 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.21 | $826.6988 | $826.71 | $826.75 | $826.70 | |