| 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 | $245.50 | 4.732% | $257.1171 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.26 | 8.847% | $43.8218 | $43.82 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.42 | 5.723% | $175.9442 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.57 | 4.609% | $94.7444 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.58 | 12.549% | $155.9704 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.33 | 6.364% | $138.6242 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.34 | 11.292% | $100.5412 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.00 | $966.7633 | $966.75 | $966.70 | $966.60 | |