| 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 | $243.73 | 5.708% | $257.6421 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.68 | 11.216% | $85.2804 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.52 | 12.465% | $28.7011 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.65 | 13.187% | $161.4613 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.46 | 13.714% | $249.5567 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.83 | 11.704% | $203.1114 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.56 | 5.465% | $263.1985 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.43 | $1,248.9515 | $1,248.95 | $1,248.95 | $1,249.00 | |