| 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 | $242.88 | 4.792% | $254.5188 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.73 | 5.863% | $179.6813 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.58 | 11.862% | $81.1894 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.36 | 13.557% | $57.1873 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.72 | 6.224% | $186.6568 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.46 | 8.413% | $28.6861 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.88 | 3.805% | $6.1037 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.61 | $794.0234 | $794.03 | $794.05 | $794.10 | |