| 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 | $242.99 | 5.759% | $256.9838 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.51 | 9.391% | $229.1851 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.88 | 13.234% | $221.8028 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.59 | 6.814% | $200.3724 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.31 | 6.375% | $134.3623 | $134.36 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.77 | 7.424% | $22.312 | $22.31 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.69 | 5.442% | $84.0267 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.74 | $1,149.0451 | $1,149.04 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.10 | |