| 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 | $244.40 | 5.748% | $258.4481 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.55 | 6.394% | $156.9843 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.67 | 7.279% | $126.2352 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.66 | 8.638% | $123.478 | $123.48 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.82 | 5.285% | $8.2333 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.39 | 8.839% | $82.0537 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.50 | 5.351% | $90.0751 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.99 | $845.5077 | $845.51 | $845.60 | $845.50 | |