| 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 | $241.33 | 6.683% | $257.4581 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.57 | 6.632% | $66.7196 | $66.72 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.38 | 6.528% | $186.8288 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.98 | 9.786% | $249.1923 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.29 | 3.463% | $213.4338 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.59 | 11.443% | $99.8418 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.78 | 12.727% | $175.6061 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.92 | $1,249.0805 | $1,249.08 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.00 | |