| 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 | $237.50 | 8.455% | $257.5806 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.96 | 5.685% | $53.8571 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.29 | 6.409% | $143.9607 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.55 | 9.573% | $44.4319 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.37 | 13.366% | $192.008 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.35 | 13.537% | $68.5196 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.83 | 11.527% | $56.6892 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.85 | $817.0471 | $817.05 | $817.05 | $817.10 | |