| 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 | $243.78 | 5.693% | $257.6584 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.37 | 6.486% | $55.7667 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.50 | 13.512% | $230.9969 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.86 | 8.357% | $49.6925 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.34 | 4.184% | $36.8186 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.57 | 4.813% | $213.3678 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.88 | 13.497% | $284.7413 | $284.74 | $284.75 | $284.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.30 | $1,129.0422 | $1,129.05 | $1,129.00 | $1,129.10 | |