| 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 | $244.33 | 5.525% | $257.8292 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.79 | 7.595% | $196.6729 | $196.67 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.85 | 4.610% | $180.8184 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.84 | 12.723% | $180.1764 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.56 | 12.790% | $219.4442 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.39 | 11.263% | $260.7893 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.81 | 9.128% | $61.9956 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.57 | $1,357.7260 | $1,357.73 | $1,357.75 | $1,357.70 | |