| 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 | $237.95 | 5.774% | $251.6892 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.54 | 5.757% | $42.8739 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.39 | 8.215% | $58.8581 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.29 | 11.406% | $79.4213 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.69 | 12.752% | $157.5033 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.93 | 7.597% | $131.193 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.31 | 3.172% | $45.7155 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.10 | $767.2543 | $767.25 | $767.20 | $767.30 | |