| 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 | $243.30 | 5.860% | $257.5574 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.68 | 4.594% | $126.224 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.84 | 4.657% | $121.2347 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.64 | 6.144% | $130.175 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.31 | 9.787% | $19.0041 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.92 | 11.741% | $92.6556 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.64 | 10.423% | $63.6478 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.33 | $810.4986 | $810.50 | $810.50 | $810.50 | |