| 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 | $245.99 | 4.700% | $257.5515 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.94 | 3.395% | $234.6446 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.37 | 8.584% | $148.076 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.85 | 11.669% | $200.8367 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.55 | 8.161% | $152.0203 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.78 | 13.564% | $200.7584 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.69 | 5.183% | $39.6435 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.17 | $1,233.5310 | $1,233.53 | $1,233.55 | $1,233.50 | |