| 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 | $240.63 | 7.128% | $257.7821 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.38 | 12.834% | $180.9632 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.79 | 5.368% | $119.8982 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.90 | 5.254% | $74.6251 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.33 | 5.262% | $159.293 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.49 | 3.784% | $212.2279 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.96 | 10.300% | $83.7839 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.48 | $1,088.5734 | $1,088.57 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.60 | |