| 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 | $247.84 | 4.638% | $259.3348 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.81 | 13.347% | $232.146 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 5.856% | $48.6832 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.26 | 8.798% | $85.1453 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.56 | 13.501% | $81.2213 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.66 | 3.682% | $93.9981 | $94.00 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.95 | 11.316% | $61.1681 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.07 | $861.6968 | $861.70 | $861.70 | $861.60 | |