| 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 | $241.37 | 7.292% | $258.9707 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.46 | 5.841% | $242.8628 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.82 | 3.275% | $60.7464 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.26 | 7.728% | $124.1673 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.79 | 8.589% | $18.2321 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.83 | 13.684% | $201.0274 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.64 | 3.448% | $211.696 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.17 | $1,117.7027 | $1,117.71 | $1,117.70 | $1,117.70 | |