| 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 | $244.32 | 5.344% | $257.3765 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.27 | 9.271% | $184.963 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.93 | 3.470% | $171.6878 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.97 | 12.289% | $278.443 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.72 | 6.140% | $6.0712 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.43 | 11.284% | $68.3618 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.96 | 12.486% | $208.0541 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.60 | $1,174.9574 | $1,174.95 | $1,174.95 | $1,175.10 | |