| 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 | $241.28 | 6.655% | $257.3372 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.30 | 3.439% | $161.6752 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.58 | 13.163% | $24.4206 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.33 | 5.697% | $215.9707 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.82 | 9.681% | $9.6739 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.35 | 3.867% | $249.6443 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.30 | 4.578% | $179.1421 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.96 | $1,097.8640 | $1,097.86 | $1,097.85 | $1,097.80 | |