| 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 | $242.51 | 6.279% | $257.7372 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.34 | 5.439% | $65.7307 | $65.73 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.39 | 12.772% | $131.2553 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.48 | 7.187% | $77.6891 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.64 | 3.851% | $240.5605 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.58 | 8.810% | $85.5029 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.63 | 7.502% | $18.9526 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.57 | $877.4283 | $877.43 | $877.45 | $877.50 | |