| 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 | $248.66 | 3.424% | $257.1741 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.76 | 9.516% | $173.8676 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 7.655% | $154.2373 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.62 | 3.625% | $67.9987 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.98 | 12.500% | $253.1025 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.85 | 13.304% | $176.5843 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.84 | 10.107% | $124.2447 | $124.24 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.98 | $1,207.2092 | $1,207.20 | $1,207.20 | $1,207.20 | |