| 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 | $243.87 | 5.617% | $257.5682 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.50 | 11.410% | $223.3771 | $223.38 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.43 | 9.494% | $80.4014 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.65 | 6.184% | $96.2558 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.63 | 13.249% | $134.3473 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.43 | 6.762% | $241.7412 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 5.243% | $251.2677 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.26 | $1,284.9587 | $1,284.97 | $1,284.95 | $1,285.00 | |