| 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 | $241.90 | 6.572% | $257.7977 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.76 | 7.688% | $204.3487 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.51 | 13.456% | $53.9029 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.39 | 13.419% | $118.3981 | $118.40 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.56 | 8.565% | $15.8071 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.76 | 3.415% | $165.2158 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.94 | 9.850% | $97.7006 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.82 | $913.1709 | $913.18 | $913.15 | $913.10 | |