| 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 | $241.73 | 7.480% | $259.8114 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.44 | 6.315% | $206.7189 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.91 | 3.451% | $257.4999 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.86 | 12.675% | $207.1643 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.34 | 10.559% | $108.7237 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.55 | 5.708% | $98.8898 | $98.89 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.51 | 6.772% | $144.6867 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.34 | $1,283.4947 | $1,283.49 | $1,283.45 | $1,283.50 | |