| 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 | $243.64 | 5.625% | $257.3448 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.33 | 9.381% | $215.8415 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.37 | 13.102% | $137.2719 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.69 | 5.548% | $104.1653 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.79 | 12.295% | $161.469 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.42 | 5.443% | $259.8326 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.96 | 6.632% | $236.6804 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.20 | $1,372.6055 | $1,372.60 | $1,372.60 | $1,372.60 | |