| 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 | $241.55 | 6.588% | $257.4633 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.87 | 7.118% | $162.6801 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.27 | 12.723% | $149.0987 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.85 | 8.177% | $86.3793 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.57 | 3.799% | $10.9716 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.40 | 11.735% | $218.3302 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.41 | 7.635% | $81.1676 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.92 | $966.0908 | $966.09 | $966.10 | $966.20 | |