| 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 | $242.34 | 3.777% | $251.4932 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.71 | 6.699% | $142.6672 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.77 | 7.450% | $27.6899 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.77 | 6.160% | $170.6734 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.77 | 5.616% | $148.6756 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.57 | 13.507% | $128.9099 | $128.91 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.32 | 3.568% | $85.2572 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.25 | $955.3664 | $955.37 | $955.35 | $955.50 | |