| 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 | $242.86 | 5.739% | $256.7977 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.44 | 5.585% | $69.0948 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.34 | 10.304% | $84.2061 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.73 | 12.501% | $60.4468 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.49 | 10.222% | $233.1085 | $233.11 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.26 | 13.472% | $117.1712 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.66 | 11.469% | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.78 | $1,057.8751 | $1,057.88 | $1,057.85 | $1,057.90 | |