| 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 | $244.82 | 5.207% | $257.5678 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.99 | 3.319% | $176.6652 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.52 | 8.271% | $17.8864 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.74 | 3.505% | $81.4998 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.48 | 3.580% | $166.2252 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.26 | 9.748% | $86.9863 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.76 | 10.744% | $155.8833 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.57 | $942.7140 | $942.73 | $942.75 | $942.80 | |