| 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 | $249.25 | 5.309% | $262.4827 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.43 | 4.818% | $171.3041 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.86 | 12.297% | $17.8103 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.51 | 5.469% | $111.2803 | $111.28 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.94 | 6.797% | $240.2292 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.83 | 3.374% | $55.6462 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.93 | 10.177% | $48.4008 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.75 | $907.1536 | $907.15 | $907.20 | $907.10 | |