| 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 | $239.79 | 7.287% | $257.2635 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.95 | 5.533% | $116.0335 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.42 | 6.359% | $164.2396 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.77 | 13.504% | $31.5201 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.75 | 10.344% | $200.5502 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.93 | 7.199% | $158.5795 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.39 | 10.429% | $60.0623 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.00 | $988.2487 | $988.24 | $988.25 | $988.30 | |