| 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 | $247.98 | 5.813% | $262.3951 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.68 | 5.500% | $133.6474 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.57 | 6.750% | $150.0585 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.96 | 13.383% | $99.7317 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.79 | 12.691% | $75.2663 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.76 | 5.377% | $18.715 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.99 | 13.319% | $108.7749 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.73 | $848.5889 | $848.60 | $848.55 | $848.60 | |