| 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 | $244.68 | 5.129% | $257.2296 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.88 | 9.837% | $263.477 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.61 | 9.766% | $65.4315 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.27 | 9.662% | $263.4849 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.75 | 13.102% | $146.7498 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.70 | 9.431% | $12.8034 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.75 | 12.767% | $275.9972 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.64 | $1,285.1734 | $1,285.17 | $1,285.25 | $1,285.10 | |