| 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 | $242.26 | 6.230% | $257.3528 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.88 | 6.386% | $179.6647 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.74 | 9.743% | $58.9759 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.35 | 11.511% | $242.3692 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.34 | 6.113% | $138.3077 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.27 | 10.313% | $88.5482 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.75 | 9.167% | $130.7275 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.59 | $1,095.9460 | $1,095.95 | $1,095.95 | $1,096.00 | |