| 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 | $243.91 | 5.561% | $257.4738 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.36 | 12.507% | $250.1706 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.41 | 10.188% | $19.1837 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.29 | 12.646% | $128.7431 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.92 | 11.600% | $79.1467 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 7.482% | $105.7623 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.51 | 13.779% | $155.3197 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.80 | $995.7999 | $995.79 | $995.75 | $995.80 | |