| 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 | $54.70 | 5.575% | $57.7495 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.77 | 5.511% | $261.4246 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.80 | 13.470% | $208.5579 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.97 | 7.870% | $185.504 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.54 | 10.827% | $195.654 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.72 | 13.275% | $178.6573 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.25 | 11.398% | $207.4788 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.75 | $1,295.0261 | $1,295.02 | $1,295.00 | $1,295.10 | |