| 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 | $243.68 | 5.617% | $257.3675 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 4.267% | $5.9849 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.57 | 7.682% | $94.2971 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.57 | 10.514% | $69.1486 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.73 | 12.677% | $7.5832 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.59 | 9.613% | $200.1424 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.36 | 8.385% | $214.9925 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.24 | $849.5162 | $849.51 | $849.55 | $849.50 | |