| 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 | $243.77 | 5.503% | $257.1847 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.68 | 11.588% | $215.0078 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.51 | 12.489% | $210.9281 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.74 | 11.283% | $95.414 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.87 | 13.109% | $56.4075 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.38 | 10.156% | $124.8949 | $124.89 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.44 | 11.829% | $199.5477 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.39 | $1,159.3847 | $1,159.38 | $1,159.40 | $1,159.30 | |