| 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 | $246.77 | 5.577% | $260.5324 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.51 | 13.641% | $106.2657 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.75 | 11.423% | $39.8337 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.50 | 5.236% | $145.7519 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.96 | 11.652% | $252.2889 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.59 | 12.565% | $62.5749 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.93 | 7.595% | $51.5703 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.01 | $918.8178 | $918.81 | $918.80 | $918.90 | |