| 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 | $243.25 | 5.791% | $257.3366 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.60 | 7.546% | $155.5115 | $155.51 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.64 | 5.304% | $19.6287 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.44 | 13.395% | $276.0488 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.94 | 8.531% | $183.3523 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.67 | 12.177% | $241.9321 | $241.93 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.79 | 11.852% | $165.3061 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.33 | $1,299.1161 | $1,299.12 | $1,299.15 | $1,299.00 | |