| 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 | $243.80 | 5.488% | $257.1797 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.25 | 5.838% | $168.547 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.26 | 5.611% | $35.1262 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.31 | 11.292% | $255.2037 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.40 | 7.230% | $213.8166 | $213.82 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.98 | 7.716% | $162.6296 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.78 | 10.364% | $207.2415 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.78 | $1,299.7443 | $1,299.75 | $1,299.80 | $1,299.60 | |