| 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 | $241.55 | 6.695% | $257.7218 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.41 | 3.794% | $93.8402 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.72 | 4.386% | $157.3306 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.65 | 5.380% | $262.0274 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.76 | 10.475% | $253.8274 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.84 | 9.792% | $7.5098 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.58 | 8.743% | $195.2807 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.51 | $1,227.5379 | $1,227.54 | $1,227.60 | $1,227.40 | |