| 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 | $246.70 | 5.343% | $259.8812 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.68 | 10.743% | $173.5121 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.47 | 9.676% | $219.8675 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.68 | 6.245% | $10.2845 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.29 | 7.121% | $259.5435 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.47 | 9.778% | $186.0408 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.38 | 5.662% | $65.912 | $65.91 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.67 | $1,175.0416 | $1,175.03 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.00 | |