| 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 | $244.36 | 5.397% | $257.5481 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.63 | 7.745% | $86.8748 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.53 | 10.336% | $243.324 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.61 | 4.665% | $14.2449 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.75 | 8.573% | $139.7877 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.66 | 5.212% | $135.3658 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.53 | 4.425% | $219.846 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.07 | $1,096.9913 | $1,096.99 | $1,096.95 | $1,096.90 | |