| 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 | $244.48 | 5.197% | $257.1856 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.73 | 11.537% | $198.2347 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.67 | 13.593% | $195.0051 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 4.388% | $125.7145 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.93 | 10.614% | $156.9945 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.53 | 4.285% | $55.8238 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.37 | 8.557% | $227.2858 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.14 | $1,216.2440 | $1,216.24 | $1,216.25 | $1,216.20 | |