| 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 | $239.47 | 7.149% | $256.5897 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.28 | 6.562% | $183.585 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.78 | 9.777% | $173.2062 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.96 | 3.297% | $104.2887 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.35 | 6.650% | $260.5993 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.42 | 7.595% | $106.9709 | $106.97 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.97 | 5.695% | $203.9596 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.23 | $1,289.1994 | $1,289.21 | $1,289.20 | $1,289.30 | |