| 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 | $243.25 | 5.801% | $257.3609 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.84 | 9.608% | $219.0406 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.37 | 9.722% | $196.8084 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.93 | 8.292% | $191.601 | $191.60 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.25 | 13.623% | $5.9652 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.77 | 9.803% | $121.6288 | $121.63 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.26 | 12.618% | $161.3365 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.67 | $1,153.7414 | $1,153.75 | $1,153.75 | $1,153.70 | |