| 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 | $245.79 | 4.546% | $256.9636 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 12.484% | $187.3983 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.84 | 11.433% | $247.203 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 12.410% | $186.0048 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.95 | 5.872% | $222.2783 | $222.28 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.70 | 12.860% | $23.362 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.64 | 11.419% | $175.6409 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.99 | $1,298.8509 | $1,298.84 | $1,298.85 | $1,298.90 | |