| 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 | $237.96 | 5.418% | $250.8527 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.88 | 5.348% | $170.5373 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.47 | 8.504% | $178.4565 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.66 | 3.482% | $80.3641 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.73 | 12.655% | $158.5394 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.71 | 9.386% | $88.2854 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.27 | 6.318% | $158.7009 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.68 | $1,085.7363 | $1,085.74 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.80 | |