| 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 | $241.88 | 6.346% | $257.2297 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.84 | 7.489% | $14.8765 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.47 | 9.627% | $170.4371 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.71 | 6.484% | $208.3998 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.80 | 9.404% | $230.6236 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.34 | 9.302% | $253.9523 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.39 | 4.841% | $51.781 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.43 | $1,187.3000 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.30 | |