| 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 | $231.65 | 11.138% | $257.4512 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.99 | 3.213% | $81.5279 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.30 | 8.731% | $149.2877 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.81 | 5.743% | $52.6706 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.58 | 3.395% | $93.6552 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.38 | 6.388% | $197.2221 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.49 | 7.699% | $85.6099 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.20 | $917.4246 | $917.43 | $917.40 | $917.50 | |