| 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 | $247.96 | 4.726% | $259.6786 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 9.766% | $16.8491 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.77 | 11.231% | $87.6167 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.56 | 7.766% | $156.8642 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.29 | 5.607% | $169.2775 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.78 | 3.859% | $245.9173 | $245.92 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.60 | 5.831% | $5.9265 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.31 | $942.1299 | $942.14 | $942.15 | $942.10 | |