| 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 | $245.68 | 7.811% | $264.8701 | $264.87 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.26 | 4.671% | $179.2596 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.41 | 9.234% | $128.2516 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.33 | 13.708% | $70.8742 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.50 | 4.260% | $81.8441 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.86 | 7.122% | $51.2686 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.86 | 3.285% | $42.2023 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.90 | $818.5705 | $818.56 | $818.50 | $818.70 | |