| 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 | $249.69 | 5.109% | $262.4467 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.60 | 6.693% | $138.2741 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.27 | 7.614% | $90.6863 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.34 | 5.820% | $240.5712 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.78 | 11.505% | $161.4369 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.82 | 4.419% | $187.7662 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.68 | 10.342% | $176.1941 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.18 | $1,257.3755 | $1,257.38 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.40 | |