| 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 | $243.78 | 5.452% | $257.0709 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.77 | 4.410% | $216.9327 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.72 | 3.340% | $213.6244 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.58 | 7.870% | $204.4999 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.75 | 9.123% | $30.2816 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.39 | 5.496% | $205.0737 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.48 | 6.520% | $157.0957 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.47 | $1,284.5789 | $1,284.57 | $1,284.55 | $1,284.60 | |