| 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 | $244.51 | 5.231% | $257.3003 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.94 | 5.777% | $189.2774 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.58 | 7.340% | $159.4858 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.50 | 12.154% | $68.9747 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.81 | 11.386% | $196.9416 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.37 | 13.669% | $130.0032 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.43 | 11.187% | $269.5506 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.14 | $1,271.5336 | $1,271.53 | $1,271.55 | $1,271.60 | |