| 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 | $240.68 | 6.825% | $257.1064 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.56 | 6.176% | $51.5591 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.68 | 9.549% | $19.3683 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.87 | 7.336% | $20.2543 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.46 | 5.187% | $227.6878 | $227.69 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.32 | 7.380% | $265.5722 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.92 | 5.758% | $241.0436 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.49 | $1,082.5917 | $1,082.59 | $1,082.55 | $1,082.70 | |