| 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 | $240.50 | 7.273% | $257.9916 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.83 | 4.641% | $238.4036 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.42 | 9.193% | $135.8579 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.80 | 3.483% | $166.4007 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.99 | 13.867% | $270.9921 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.26 | 3.450% | $34.4075 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.63 | 5.182% | $147.9174 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.43 | $1,251.9708 | $1,251.97 | $1,251.95 | $1,252.00 | |