| 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 | $241.62 | 5.638% | $255.2425 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.33 | 12.270% | $47.5239 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.41 | 5.804% | $187.7069 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.85 | 8.710% | $86.8049 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.47 | 13.308% | $172.7607 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.52 | 4.825% | $52.9576 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.25 | 7.682% | $265.1669 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.45 | $1,068.1634 | $1,068.16 | $1,068.10 | $1,068.20 | |