| 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 | $244.56 | 5.393% | $257.7491 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.61 | 6.565% | $149.841 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.74 | 10.760% | $241.1688 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 9.763% | $39.1525 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.46 | 6.269% | $13.2411 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.76 | 10.319% | $168.5233 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.97 | 12.765% | $136.4118 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.77 | $1,006.0876 | $1,006.08 | $1,006.05 | $1,006.00 | |