| 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 | $244.39 | 5.228% | $257.1667 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.93 | 10.461% | $208.694 | $208.69 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.25 | 13.729% | $96.954 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.31 | 7.307% | $132.3203 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.85 | 3.190% | $42.1531 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.47 | 8.108% | $270.7781 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.35 | 3.592% | $246.9115 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.55 | $1,254.9777 | $1,254.97 | $1,254.95 | $1,255.10 | |