| 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 | $244.50 | 5.338% | $257.5514 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.64 | 3.299% | $130.8179 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.82 | 6.634% | $74.4519 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.77 | 3.175% | $36.9057 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.33 | 10.546% | $194.9258 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.65 | 4.450% | $33.0584 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.87 | 3.142% | $151.4847 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.58 | $879.1958 | $879.20 | $879.20 | $879.30 | |