| 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 | $244.92 | 5.286% | $257.8665 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.33 | 13.413% | $87.7023 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.97 | 12.123% | $206.2727 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.59 | 12.769% | $282.5878 | $282.59 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.52 | 11.323% | $108.5622 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.52 | 9.417% | $15.8873 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.45 | 10.362% | $90.9935 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.30 | $1,049.8723 | $1,049.87 | $1,049.85 | $1,050.00 | |