| 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 | $244.43 | 5.209% | $257.1624 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.56 | 4.708% | $52.9404 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.64 | 9.639% | $88.4129 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.66 | 9.402% | $191.0815 | $191.08 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.34 | 3.145% | $75.6465 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.58 | 10.246% | $86.6313 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.81 | 9.350% | $219.5857 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.02 | $971.4607 | $971.46 | $971.50 | $971.40 | |