| 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 | $243.65 | 5.719% | $257.5843 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.30 | 12.587% | $184.9804 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.44 | 10.260% | $269.5195 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.51 | 12.596% | $150.3269 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.48 | 11.559% | $125.4816 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.61 | 13.146% | $112.7047 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.43 | 12.617% | $100.7134 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.42 | $1,201.3108 | $1,201.30 | $1,201.35 | $1,201.30 | |