| 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 | $243.95 | 5.716% | $257.8942 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.85 | 6.533% | $163.901 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.38 | 10.167% | $198.7192 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.31 | 3.367% | $9.6235 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.78 | 11.639% | $186.1915 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.59 | 8.579% | $53.8443 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.42 | 10.295% | $31.3458 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.28 | $901.5195 | $901.51 | $901.50 | $901.40 | |