| 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 | $241.81 | 5.735% | $255.6778 | $255.68 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.26 | 8.238% | $48.9885 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.49 | 5.250% | $56.2982 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.39 | 9.254% | $263.7282 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.62 | 13.650% | $35.9361 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.78 | 3.302% | $186.7494 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.80 | 9.756% | $15.1463 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.15 | $862.5245 | $862.54 | $862.60 | $862.40 | |