| 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 | $246.60 | 7.689% | $265.5611 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.66 | 6.788% | $169.4298 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.86 | 12.578% | $136.0618 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.61 | 12.605% | $42.3507 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.31 | 9.628% | $20.0729 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.82 | 11.178% | $197.6967 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.54 | 10.366% | $128.6205 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.40 | $959.7935 | $959.79 | $959.75 | $959.90 | |