| 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 | $247.84 | 3.803% | $257.2654 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 13.125% | $187.0748 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.93 | 7.826% | $128.2375 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.77 | 4.795% | $121.3212 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.43 | 11.256% | $39.418 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.45 | 12.676% | $267.5492 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.95 | 5.355% | $36.8216 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.74 | $1,037.6877 | $1,037.69 | $1,037.60 | $1,037.60 | |