| 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 | $243.39 | 5.799% | $257.5042 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 9.798% | $60.8281 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.69 | 5.465% | $54.5149 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.51 | 9.125% | $182.7953 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.57 | 7.500% | $44.6878 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.83 | 8.683% | $54.1567 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.35 | 13.230% | $247.2377 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.74 | $901.7247 | $901.73 | $901.75 | $901.70 | |