| 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 | $231.38 | 5.535% | $244.1869 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.61 | 5.598% | $257.2473 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.43 | 6.756% | $217.1737 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.48 | 4.417% | $52.7097 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.69 | 4.466% | $72.8024 | $72.80 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.79 | 11.582% | $193.9184 | $193.92 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.29 | 12.274% | $39.6215 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.67 | $1,077.6599 | $1,077.66 | $1,077.60 | $1,077.60 | |