| 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 | $243.34 | 5.626% | $257.0303 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.46 | 4.644% | $82.1037 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.34 | 9.194% | $236.2303 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.72 | 9.110% | $17.1521 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.74 | 10.350% | $81.3721 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.75 | 4.858% | $230.4255 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.49 | 13.866% | $6.2512 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.84 | $910.5652 | $910.56 | $910.60 | $910.60 | |