| 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 | $242.37 | 6.177% | $257.3412 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.68 | 13.493% | $171.0113 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.90 | 10.212% | $124.4293 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.51 | 4.452% | $53.8032 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.82 | 3.183% | $113.3156 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.63 | 7.260% | $85.4111 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.45 | 10.618% | $264.8748 | $264.87 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.36 | $1,070.1865 | $1,070.18 | $1,070.15 | $1,070.10 | |