| 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 | $236.54 | 5.732% | $250.0985 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 3.874% | $47.5224 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.97 | 5.551% | $179.405 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.25 | 13.498% | $5.9586 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.78 | 8.149% | $271.2161 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.87 | 4.600% | $60.532 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.95 | 7.685% | $8.561 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.11 | $823.2936 | $823.30 | $823.25 | $823.30 | |