| 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 | $246.36 | 5.490% | $259.8852 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.32 | 9.468% | $269.6416 | $269.64 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.29 | 10.257% | $66.4739 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.57 | 5.188% | $70.0237 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.52 | 6.296% | $254.6002 | $254.60 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.46 | 6.656% | $5.8234 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.58 | 4.873% | $217.6954 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.10 | $1,144.1434 | $1,144.14 | $1,144.10 | $1,144.10 | |