| 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 | $250.66 | 5.765% | $265.1105 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.86 | 7.204% | $65.2444 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.37 | 10.553% | $129.7561 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.32 | 6.839% | $129.6171 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.32 | 3.606% | $5.5118 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.58 | 10.392% | $268.8928 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.64 | 10.544% | $273.7512 | $273.75 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.75 | $1,137.8839 | $1,137.88 | $1,137.85 | $1,137.90 | |