| 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 | $245.54 | 4.857% | $257.4659 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.97 | 6.326% | $6.3477 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.98 | 10.615% | $64.1346 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.38 | 6.614% | $204.0379 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.59 | 13.285% | $48.2481 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.49 | 5.339% | $113.2289 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.26 | 12.204% | $131.5704 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.21 | $825.0335 | $825.04 | $825.05 | $824.90 | |