| 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 | $243.27 | 5.805% | $257.3918 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.40 | 11.526% | $194.5013 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.26 | 9.771% | $261.5404 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.35 | 7.132% | $189.9986 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.94 | 8.714% | $198.8814 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.52 | 5.230% | $80.522 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.47 | 6.361% | $140.8964 | $140.90 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.21 | $1,323.7319 | $1,323.73 | $1,323.75 | $1,323.70 | |