| 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 | $249.27 | 3.171% | $257.1744 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.49 | 7.635% | $213.6447 | $213.64 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.72 | 10.162% | $44.858 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 3.340% | $255.8388 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.78 | 6.320% | $129.4765 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.25 | 4.351% | $155.7439 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.60 | 12.361% | $180.4518 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.68 | $1,237.1881 | $1,237.18 | $1,237.20 | $1,237.20 | |