| 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 | $232.86 | 10.575% | $257.4849 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.75 | 12.108% | $16.5359 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.36 | 11.253% | $157.2672 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.85 | 7.570% | $95.5759 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.77 | 7.274% | $202.5011 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 5.153% | $8.3702 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 10.167% | $172.3232 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.97 | $910.0584 | $910.06 | $910.05 | $910.10 | |