| 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 | 5.812% | $257.4829 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.29 | 13.734% | $73.1196 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.97 | 9.679% | $190.8086 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.98 | 8.681% | $51.0583 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 13.752% | $18.5985 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.92 | 3.250% | $244.6199 | $244.62 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.65 | 5.698% | $113.7839 | $113.78 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.50 | $949.4717 | $949.47 | $949.45 | $949.50 | |