| 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 | $249.94 | 3.173% | $257.8706 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.33 | 12.311% | $162.0985 | $162.10 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.40 | 6.437% | $152.6307 | $152.63 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.62 | 6.797% | $15.6137 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.52 | 12.692% | $16.3629 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.86 | 5.243% | $193.4998 | $193.50 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.25 | 4.115% | $229.3133 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.92 | $1,027.3895 | $1,027.38 | $1,027.35 | $1,027.40 | |