| 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 | $243.56 | 5.783% | $257.6451 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.28 | 11.370% | $265.3724 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.56 | 5.635% | $185.4528 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.29 | 11.188% | $271.6212 | $271.62 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.99 | 13.659% | $32.9497 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.27 | 3.738% | $195.3075 | $195.31 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.38 | 5.574% | $84.8604 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.33 | $1,293.2091 | $1,293.21 | $1,293.15 | $1,293.20 | |