| 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 | $242.31 | 6.238% | $257.4253 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.76 | 6.159% | $151.5526 | $151.55 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.38 | 12.768% | $229.3476 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.82 | 13.424% | $120.0253 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.36 | 9.266% | $48.4704 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.68 | 10.695% | $68.2767 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.49 | 11.790% | $18.4342 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.80 | $893.5321 | $893.54 | $893.60 | $893.50 | |