| 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 | $243.89 | 5.570% | $257.4747 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.86 | 5.144% | $39.8075 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.97 | 3.799% | $129.7176 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.66 | 6.323% | $62.3691 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.91 | 5.338% | $48.3607 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.90 | 3.531% | $188.3229 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.64 | 11.199% | $59.6471 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.83 | $785.6996 | $785.70 | $785.60 | $785.70 | |