| 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 | $243.66 | 5.680% | $257.4999 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 13.183% | $9.6206 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.71 | 5.272% | $83.9123 | $83.91 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.59 | 3.481% | $245.8605 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.30 | 13.295% | $265.4502 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.37 | 12.409% | $111.7008 | $111.70 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.64 | 12.673% | $187.7583 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.77 | $1,161.8026 | $1,161.80 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.90 | |