| 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 | $235.37 | 5.687% | $248.7555 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.80 | 6.776% | $56.3777 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.84 | 10.572% | $212.1213 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.32 | 11.170% | $48.1588 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.42 | 5.874% | $70.3215 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.26 | 5.248% | $142.3584 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.54 | 3.430% | $81.2339 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.55 | $859.3271 | $859.33 | $859.30 | $859.40 | |