| 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 | $248.94 | 3.578% | $257.8471 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.53 | 8.663% | $180.9565 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.81 | 4.354% | $102.0686 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.60 | 8.723% | $205.0516 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.30 | 3.417% | $62.3605 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.35 | 3.302% | $23.088 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.98 | 7.561% | $247.3688 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.51 | $1,078.7411 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.90 | |