| 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 | $205.57 | 5.720% | $217.3286 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.63 | 13.288% | $129.862 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.62 | 7.449% | $260.6928 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.55 | 11.402% | $279.1177 | $279.12 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.80 | 12.762% | $139.5994 | $139.60 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.26 | 3.333% | $138.7349 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.75 | 5.800% | $82.2595 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.18 | $1,247.5949 | $1,247.59 | $1,247.60 | $1,247.60 | |