| 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 | $233.73 | 5.249% | $245.9985 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.64 | 6.139% | $164.1333 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.68 | 7.138% | $46.7979 | $46.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.92 | 9.296% | $56.7465 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.41 | 11.825% | $18.3505 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.98 | 4.587% | $75.2817 | $75.28 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.35 | 4.676% | $174.1285 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.71 | $781.4369 | $781.44 | $781.50 | $781.40 | |