| 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 | $243.71 | 5.566% | $257.2749 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.74 | 7.545% | $39.512 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.86 | 6.296% | $143.3508 | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.57 | 7.104% | $64.8729 | $64.87 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.32 | 12.146% | $123.7195 | $123.72 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.88 | 6.215% | $120.9576 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.86 | 6.255% | $141.1704 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.94 | $890.8581 | $890.85 | $890.75 | $891.00 | |