| 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 | $234.41 | 5.395% | $247.0564 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.94 | 6.307% | $77.5403 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.94 | 12.711% | $274.9472 | $274.95 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.54 | 10.706% | $163.3356 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.42 | 10.851% | $23.7443 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.62 | 6.116% | $243.6636 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.74 | 8.559% | $57.254 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.61 | $1,087.5414 | $1,087.54 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.50 | |