| 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 | $157.74 | 3.448% | $163.1789 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.25 | 3.387% | $253.5566 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.71 | 4.167% | $147.6151 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.65 | 13.818% | $276.1794 | $276.18 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.72 | 10.414% | $71.4599 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.91 | 7.389% | $249.0458 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.45 | 10.133% | $96.3113 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.43 | $1,257.3470 | $1,257.36 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.40 | |