| 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 | $244.92 | 5.182% | $257.6118 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.33 | 6.655% | $249.9247 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.27 | 7.488% | $251.8121 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.44 | 9.426% | $14.7069 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.53 | 4.189% | $162.0452 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.57 | 6.740% | $75.3264 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.39 | 5.471% | $49.9827 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.45 | $1,061.4098 | $1,061.41 | $1,061.40 | $1,061.30 | |