| 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 | $236.67 | 5.443% | $249.5519 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.73 | 4.629% | $60.4023 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.31 | 8.490% | $122.93 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.36 | 6.434% | $77.0156 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.66 | 7.709% | $168.7369 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.88 | 11.297% | $45.4982 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 6.497% | $262.4619 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.06 | $986.5968 | $986.60 | $986.60 | $986.60 | |