| 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 | $244.50 | 5.174% | $257.1504 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.48 | 9.669% | $76.198 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.77 | 6.519% | $211.7278 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.25 | 5.814% | $61.6367 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.72 | 11.656% | $241.9809 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.39 | 7.652% | $99.4597 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.74 | 9.521% | $161.8063 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.85 | $1,109.9598 | $1,109.97 | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | |