| 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 | $248.44 | 3.515% | $257.1727 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.69 | 6.778% | $202.5472 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.31 | 13.257% | $170.2366 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.91 | 11.494% | $190.5544 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.94 | 8.847% | $177.3553 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.42 | 10.551% | $264.6812 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.46 | 7.755% | $168.5935 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,318.17 | $1,431.1409 | $1,431.14 | $1,431.15 | $1,431.20 | |