| 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 | $245.99 | 5.261% | $258.9315 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.38 | 6.110% | $242.334 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.63 | 11.394% | $86.4752 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.30 | 6.775% | $20.6076 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.85 | 4.725% | $83.6229 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.70 | 11.716% | $83.4519 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.38 | 6.868% | $5.7495 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.23 | $781.1726 | $781.17 | $781.20 | $781.10 | |