| 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 | $248.63 | 5.578% | $262.4986 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.91 | 10.702% | $87.3549 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.80 | 6.732% | $143.8747 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.25 | 13.663% | $95.7611 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.39 | 12.805% | $183.184 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.79 | 6.206% | $6.1493 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.61 | 5.835% | $139.2894 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.38 | $918.1120 | $918.10 | $918.10 | $918.20 | |