| 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 | $244.26 | 5.250% | $257.0837 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.46 | 7.147% | $177.2854 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.55 | 6.302% | $265.2766 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.78 | 7.413% | $53.4702 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.33 | 4.641% | $109.172 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.36 | 10.171% | $157.9411 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.94 | 13.713% | $106.822 | $106.82 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.68 | $1,127.0510 | $1,127.05 | $1,127.05 | $1,127.10 | |