| 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 | $242.81 | 5.872% | $257.0678 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.26 | 7.491% | $105.6207 | $105.62 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.94 | 9.221% | $139.7373 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.36 | 11.207% | $38.2107 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.80 | 5.287% | $252.4782 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.67 | 8.226% | $54.8381 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.98 | 11.570% | $169.5641 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.82 | $1,017.5169 | $1,017.52 | $1,017.50 | $1,017.50 | |