| 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 | $245.95 | 4.854% | $257.8884 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.77 | 12.838% | $134.0177 | $134.02 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.85 | 3.735% | $252.9578 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.67 | 10.259% | $139.6651 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.46 | 3.756% | $39.9046 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.94 | 3.342% | $153.9176 | $153.92 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.44 | 13.829% | $197.425 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.08 | $1,175.7762 | $1,175.79 | $1,175.75 | $1,175.80 | |