| 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 | $248.39 | 3.535% | $257.1706 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.54 | 11.125% | $250.6313 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.36 | 10.761% | $195.3381 | $195.34 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.31 | 3.180% | $49.8463 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.84 | 8.807% | $115.1613 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.84 | 13.708% | $123.7598 | $123.76 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.61 | 7.680% | $189.0968 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.89 | $1,181.0042 | $1,181.01 | $1,181.00 | $1,181.00 | |