| 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 | $240.82 | 6.703% | $256.9622 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.48 | 9.648% | $158.4194 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.80 | 5.357% | $251.5925 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.97 | 12.600% | $198.1422 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.27 | 7.874% | $18.6298 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.81 | 9.564% | $129.0773 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.58 | 9.790% | $50.0423 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.73 | $1,062.8657 | $1,062.86 | $1,062.90 | $1,062.80 | |