| 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 | $243.57 | 5.757% | $257.5923 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.41 | 4.165% | $49.3846 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.71 | 4.789% | $233.3756 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.62 | 3.489% | $9.9556 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.35 | 13.770% | $150.5746 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.69 | 5.426% | $135.6727 | $135.67 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 9.511% | $261.5561 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.19 | $1,098.1115 | $1,098.11 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.30 | |