| 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 | $238.99 | 7.518% | $256.9573 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.43 | 9.595% | $242.6762 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.52 | 5.239% | $216.2872 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.89 | 4.791% | $59.6156 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.30 | 6.516% | $229.3289 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.98 | 8.602% | $259.5371 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.44 | 11.619% | $25.0473 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.55 | $1,289.4496 | $1,289.47 | $1,289.50 | $1,289.40 | |