| 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 | $243.41 | 5.803% | $257.5351 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.49 | 8.499% | $181.725 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.31 | 10.123% | $264.6366 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.56 | 3.457% | $251.9799 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.55 | 11.436% | $216.7987 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.65 | 3.219% | $27.5079 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.41 | 4.771% | $262.3571 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,366.38 | $1,462.5403 | $1,462.56 | $1,462.60 | $1,462.50 | |