| 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 | $245.88 | 4.530% | $257.0184 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.45 | 6.525% | $38.8284 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.57 | 13.626% | $256.3062 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.61 | 12.403% | $24.2903 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.34 | 7.715% | $242.725 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.69 | 4.251% | $222.774 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.48 | 8.325% | $224.7527 | $224.75 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.02 | $1,266.6950 | $1,266.70 | $1,266.70 | $1,266.70 | |