| 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 | $234.85 | 5.455% | $247.6611 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.42 | 8.832% | $74.4629 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.93 | 11.795% | $69.2346 | $69.23 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.66 | 4.511% | $187.7645 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.49 | 12.400% | $178.1428 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.99 | 5.426% | $30.563 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.42 | 11.340% | $29.416 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.76 | $817.2449 | $817.23 | $817.20 | $817.30 | |