| 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 | $249.97 | 5.435% | $263.5559 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.36 | 5.626% | $91.2186 | $91.22 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.90 | 6.371% | $83.9267 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.45 | 10.434% | $130.8091 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.98 | 11.113% | $91.0904 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.84 | 8.749% | $52.0255 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.35 | 11.177% | $146.031 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.85 | $858.6572 | $858.67 | $858.70 | $858.60 | |