| 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 | $245.90 | 7.872% | $265.2572 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.89 | 12.490% | $71.8699 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.76 | 7.125% | $61.8754 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.69 | 10.410% | $69.216 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.70 | 11.760% | $177.3631 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.82 | 7.326% | $203.7262 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.65 | 11.187% | $14.0652 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.41 | $863.3730 | $863.39 | $863.35 | $863.50 | |