| 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 | $240.81 | 4.537% | $251.7355 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.92 | 3.236% | $50.5031 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.48 | 4.532% | $70.5382 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.73 | 8.464% | $75.6319 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.77 | 7.240% | $257.1293 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.87 | 3.104% | $163.8013 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.99 | 5.617% | $191.1562 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.57 | $1,060.4955 | $1,060.50 | $1,060.55 | $1,060.40 | |