| 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 | $244.87 | 5.111% | $257.3853 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.40 | 10.167% | $80.8626 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.78 | 3.441% | $170.4501 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.82 | 5.231% | $188.1741 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.79 | 7.483% | $24.4954 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.59 | 12.202% | $83.6915 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.51 | 5.798% | $144.4248 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.76 | $949.4838 | $949.48 | $949.45 | $949.60 | |