| 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 | $241.92 | 6.214% | $256.9529 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.56 | 11.173% | $130.695 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.87 | 10.765% | $202.556 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.49 | 11.310% | $258.7846 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.33 | 5.433% | $239.6808 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.76 | 3.184% | $224.6935 | $224.69 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.51 | 10.449% | $274.4768 | $274.48 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,468.44 | $1,587.8396 | $1,587.84 | $1,587.90 | $1,588.00 | |