| 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 | $241.87 | 6.853% | $258.4454 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.83 | 5.757% | $237.7735 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.55 | 9.545% | $222.9788 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.34 | 13.476% | $80.9538 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.28 | 7.239% | $192.2581 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.64 | 9.556% | $175.9908 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.49 | 13.535% | $103.8732 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.00 | $1,272.2736 | $1,272.27 | $1,272.25 | $1,272.40 | |