| 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 | $241.33 | 5.639% | $254.9386 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.34 | 7.825% | $26.2446 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.68 | 7.301% | $206.7476 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.29 | 6.792% | $85.7433 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.79 | 9.710% | $52.4304 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.28 | 13.671% | $211.7463 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.91 | 6.268% | $141.2408 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.62 | $979.0916 | $979.09 | $979.15 | $978.80 | |