| 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 | $244.31 | 6.232% | $259.5354 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.48 | 7.700% | $216.994 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.97 | 9.750% | $179.9571 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.70 | 8.843% | $10.5578 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.38 | 5.429% | $215.4758 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.64 | 6.798% | $186.512 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.28 | 5.218% | $8.7121 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.76 | $1,077.7442 | $1,077.75 | $1,077.75 | $1,077.80 | |