| 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 | $250.61 | 5.776% | $265.0852 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.57 | 5.371% | $37.4805 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.46 | 5.427% | $255.6183 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.52 | 5.710% | $9.0065 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.58 | 3.739% | $153.098 | $153.10 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.70 | 10.528% | $174.3027 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.58 | 5.750% | $166.6409 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.02 | $1,061.2321 | $1,061.24 | $1,061.25 | $1,061.20 | |