| 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 | $244.98 | 5.128% | $257.5426 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.76 | 3.131% | $45.1301 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.81 | 6.609% | $239.6677 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.29 | 4.445% | $28.503 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.26 | 11.274% | $67.0537 | $67.05 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.99 | 3.538% | $40.3695 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.34 | 12.665% | $31.9293 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.43 | $710.1959 | $710.19 | $710.20 | $710.20 | |