| 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 | $238.65 | 7.827% | $257.3291 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.43 | 7.628% | $223.2528 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.69 | 8.356% | $178.4515 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.71 | 11.426% | $201.3579 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.68 | 5.859% | $122.4577 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.35 | 12.626% | $126.5353 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.44 | 11.406% | $189.8804 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.95 | $1,299.2647 | $1,299.27 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.40 | |