| 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 | $244.85 | 5.750% | $258.9289 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.65 | 7.362% | $117.7224 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.50 | 5.614% | $259.2824 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.55 | 9.158% | $174.1616 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.69 | 11.552% | $132.4011 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.61 | 9.330% | $223.7001 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.54 | 10.339% | $260.9959 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,319.39 | $1,427.1924 | $1,427.19 | $1,427.20 | $1,427.20 | |