| 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 | $243.99 | 5.719% | $257.9438 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.50 | 9.835% | $112.5809 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.44 | 6.815% | $209.8274 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.92 | 3.415% | $52.6589 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.45 | 4.478% | $143.605 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.41 | 12.175% | $133.9482 | $133.95 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 11.292% | $275.1695 | $275.17 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.96 | $1,185.7337 | $1,185.74 | $1,185.75 | $1,185.70 | |