| 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 | $239.37 | 7.647% | $257.6746 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.45 | 8.238% | $169.3384 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.50 | 3.239% | $200.7999 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.99 | 11.200% | $128.9809 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.45 | 11.699% | $113.3186 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.65 | 7.631% | $92.186 | $92.19 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.62 | 12.596% | $177.4738 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.03 | $1,139.7722 | $1,139.77 | $1,139.75 | $1,139.80 | |