| 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 | $246.99 | 4.202% | $257.3685 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.82 | 4.672% | $254.1646 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.25 | 9.172% | $230.6259 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.97 | 9.849% | $137.2783 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.58 | 11.192% | $247.4912 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.52 | 8.471% | $30.9359 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.72 | 12.215% | $130.9773 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.85 | $1,288.8417 | $1,288.85 | $1,288.90 | $1,288.90 | |