| 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 | $244.30 | 5.279% | $257.1966 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.94 | 9.667% | $86.5711 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.88 | 12.320% | $252.5852 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.78 | 6.370% | $168.8943 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.80 | 7.670% | $165.5965 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.74 | 4.335% | $106.1504 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.83 | 11.359% | $194.6889 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.27 | $1,231.6830 | $1,231.69 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.80 | |