| 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 | $241.70 | 7.392% | $259.5665 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.60 | 9.142% | $186.1963 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.83 | 11.656% | $50.0554 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.74 | 3.193% | $32.7535 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.59 | 8.635% | $222.2563 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.94 | 5.242% | $252.5177 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.33 | 13.593% | $94.657 | $94.66 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.73 | $1,098.0027 | $1,098.02 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.20 | |