| 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 | $244.98 | 5.237% | $257.8096 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.78 | 5.783% | $209.2176 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.84 | 9.627% | $146.7248 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.38 | 10.235% | $119.4727 | $119.47 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.93 | 12.703% | $250.1218 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.69 | 4.817% | $18.5421 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.69 | 7.601% | $186.8922 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.29 | $1,188.7808 | $1,188.77 | $1,188.70 | $1,188.70 | |