| 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 | $243.27 | 6.372% | $258.7712 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.70 | 7.714% | $186.0221 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.58 | 10.779% | $77.08 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.84 | 6.850% | $264.817 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.91 | 6.433% | $204.2556 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.43 | 9.789% | $23.5278 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.30 | 12.360% | $278.9899 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.03 | $1,293.4636 | $1,293.47 | $1,293.45 | $1,293.50 | |