| 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 | $246.87 | 4.211% | $257.2657 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.59 | 12.342% | $11.897 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.47 | 6.393% | $9.0115 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.52 | 12.396% | $271.4588 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.52 | 11.741% | $130.2006 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.65 | 7.217% | $226.9248 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.87 | 3.801% | $229.2653 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.49 | $1,136.0237 | $1,136.03 | $1,135.95 | $1,136.10 | |