| 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 | $57.45 | 5.253% | $60.4678 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.56 | 13.533% | $207.2658 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.88 | 10.703% | $77.3593 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.65 | 6.161% | $260.7845 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.60 | 3.815% | $233.1685 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.55 | 8.164% | $153.1061 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.94 | 9.587% | $266.2307 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.63 | $1,258.3827 | $1,258.39 | $1,258.35 | $1,258.50 | |