| 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 | $240.62 | 5.732% | $254.4123 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 12.749% | $55.2132 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.80 | 4.171% | $111.2546 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.58 | 9.830% | $204.9208 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.31 | 8.483% | $179.3332 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.62 | 3.667% | $86.6863 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.64 | 13.469% | $17.7466 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.54 | $909.5670 | $909.56 | $909.55 | $909.50 | |