| 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 | $244.26 | 5.309% | $257.2278 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.86 | 7.750% | $31.0967 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.41 | 8.552% | $10.2147 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.62 | 13.565% | $18.8745 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.55 | 12.442% | $23.1068 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.55 | 9.621% | $214.3639 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.53 | 10.171% | $249.5704 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.78 | $804.4548 | $804.45 | $804.40 | $804.50 | |