| 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 | $244.62 | 5.131% | $257.1715 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.26 | 5.561% | $185.0062 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.58 | 3.252% | $165.8021 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 3.274% | $7.5287 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.49 | 4.657% | $192.0351 | $192.04 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.44 | 5.588% | $43.7557 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.77 | 12.320% | $136.7721 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.45 | $988.0714 | $988.08 | $988.05 | $988.10 | |