| 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 | $227.50 | 10.540% | $251.4785 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.32 | 6.861% | $5.685 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.88 | 7.660% | $10.6368 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.54 | 8.608% | $8.189 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.93 | 9.351% | $20.7001 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.42 | 7.196% | $61.5519 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.67 | 13.856% | $46.3052 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $367.26 | $404.5465 | $404.56 | $404.60 | $404.60 | |