| 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 | $241.91 | 6.384% | $257.3535 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.45 | 6.376% | $253.6536 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.58 | 11.738% | $155.9639 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.96 | 13.537% | $72.6183 | $72.62 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.99 | 4.236% | $169.8943 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.93 | 7.597% | $16.0642 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.43 | 6.233% | $83.3185 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.25 | $1,008.8663 | $1,008.85 | $1,008.80 | $1,009.00 | |