| 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 | $241.80 | 6.395% | $257.2631 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.37 | 4.436% | $16.0518 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.85 | 10.731% | $13.1216 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.98 | 11.628% | $197.5592 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.55 | 13.731% | $189.419 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.79 | 4.608% | $196.4434 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.99 | 12.248% | $261.5266 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.33 | $1,131.3847 | $1,131.38 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.40 | |