| 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 | $246.92 | 5.244% | $259.8685 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.96 | 5.672% | $144.7284 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.71 | 3.642% | $51.5204 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.66 | 9.214% | $166.7261 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.77 | 12.563% | $80.7865 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.32 | 4.474% | $56.7503 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.73 | 4.842% | $91.9779 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.07 | $852.3581 | $852.37 | $852.40 | $852.40 | |