| 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 | $240.91 | 7.375% | $258.6771 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.27 | 8.508% | $145.6937 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.83 | 5.709% | $135.1278 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.85 | 10.503% | $253.9911 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.27 | 8.772% | $226.5394 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.54 | 13.530% | $169.7728 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.63 | 10.404% | $69.146 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.30 | $1,258.9479 | $1,258.95 | $1,259.00 | $1,258.90 | |