| 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 | $247.89 | 3.751% | $257.1884 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.44 | 8.812% | $249.6583 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.43 | 8.206% | $181.1693 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.67 | 13.421% | $101.7046 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.93 | 12.365% | $272.9683 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.97 | 7.555% | $40.8386 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.52 | 8.267% | $151.0541 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.85 | $1,254.5816 | $1,254.58 | $1,254.55 | $1,254.70 | |