| 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 | $242.82 | 5.750% | $256.7822 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.59 | 12.125% | $202.4865 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.92 | 10.641% | $138.2127 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.56 | 6.118% | $65.3262 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.98 | 7.498% | $83.8269 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.36 | 6.143% | $187.1938 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 7.532% | $216.9996 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.03 | $1,150.8279 | $1,150.83 | $1,150.90 | $1,150.80 | |