| 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 | $238.88 | 7.760% | $257.4171 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.41 | 6.848% | $51.7251 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.70 | 13.358% | $259.2497 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.62 | 9.779% | $215.8475 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.29 | 4.356% | $10.7382 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.64 | 7.719% | $259.215 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.96 | 4.837% | $145.6815 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.50 | $1,199.8741 | $1,199.89 | $1,199.90 | $1,199.70 | |