| 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 | $234.64 | 5.464% | $247.4607 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.88 | 12.178% | $173.7413 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.33 | 13.402% | $15.1165 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.61 | 6.807% | $50.8508 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.63 | 13.279% | $125.3206 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.77 | 3.791% | $78.6424 | $78.64 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.53 | 10.762% | $178.9139 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.39 | $870.0462 | $870.04 | $870.00 | $870.00 | |