| 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 | $246.77 | 4.548% | $257.9931 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.35 | 9.346% | $187.3644 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.42 | 5.653% | $72.2878 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.68 | 7.491% | $6.1055 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.56 | 12.215% | $183.5389 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.46 | 12.491% | $253.6222 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.96 | 11.634% | $165.1737 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.20 | $1,126.0856 | $1,126.08 | $1,126.05 | $1,126.10 | |