| 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 | $57.31 | 5.561% | $60.497 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.58 | 5.181% | $251.9926 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.67 | 6.355% | $97.4956 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.90 | 10.216% | $275.4298 | $275.43 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.98 | 10.159% | $201.5689 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.42 | 4.824% | $64.3829 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.39 | 12.729% | $6.0761 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.25 | $957.4429 | $957.45 | $957.50 | $957.50 | |