| 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 | $244.73 | 5.777% | $258.8681 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.42 | 8.823% | $62.4862 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.57 | 5.738% | $169.7835 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.32 | 6.247% | $40.7139 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.94 | 3.267% | $135.2178 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.83 | 10.195% | $257.669 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.90 | 8.686% | $171.6152 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.71 | $1,096.3537 | $1,096.36 | $1,096.30 | $1,096.40 | |