| 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 | $235.71 | 5.542% | $248.773 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.98 | 6.228% | $172.0681 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.49 | 6.653% | $50.6495 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.50 | 6.129% | $6.8984 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.44 | 12.202% | $107.0856 | $107.09 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.91 | 10.429% | $26.4036 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.50 | 9.435% | $175.6432 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.53 | $787.5214 | $787.52 | $787.50 | $787.50 | |