| 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 | $240.43 | 5.845% | $254.4831 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.92 | 6.616% | $59.6197 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.59 | 4.220% | $163.1981 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.89 | 13.506% | $171.2692 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.97 | 5.307% | $148.4513 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.63 | 9.790% | $27.0413 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.53 | 8.707% | $56.0167 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.96 | $880.0794 | $880.08 | $880.05 | $880.10 | |