| 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 | $146.47 | 5.549% | $154.5976 | $154.60 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.46 | 9.676% | $268.1139 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.49 | 11.770% | $44.138 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.51 | 12.421% | $160.2112 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.63 | 4.549% | $29.9324 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.35 | 5.308% | $87.7742 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.65 | 5.595% | $115.7849 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.56 | $860.5522 | $860.54 | $860.55 | $860.50 | |