| 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 | $242.97 | 10.515% | $268.5183 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.37 | 9.582% | $49.7174 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.28 | 10.322% | $170.2048 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.54 | 3.717% | $259.8526 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.53 | 11.645% | $179.2237 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.38 | 7.136% | $153.6116 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.49 | 6.820% | $93.4568 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.56 | $1,174.5852 | $1,174.58 | $1,174.50 | $1,174.60 | |