| 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 | $51.29 | 5.873% | $54.3023 | $54.30 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.49 | 6.729% | $243.8651 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.92 | 6.166% | $258.9601 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.91 | 10.713% | $213.5764 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.63 | 10.741% | $248.7575 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.91 | 8.398% | $88.7888 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.54 | 7.512% | $148.9471 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.69 | $1,257.1973 | $1,257.21 | $1,257.20 | $1,257.30 | |