| 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 | $243.26 | 5.795% | $257.3569 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.44 | 9.533% | $248.0265 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.54 | 6.418% | $144.239 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.65 | 10.258% | $55.8457 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.89 | 4.460% | $161.7981 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.35 | 8.338% | $205.138 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.54 | 13.485% | $46.0068 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.67 | $1,118.4110 | $1,118.43 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.30 | |