| 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 | $248.79 | 7.425% | $267.2627 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.65 | 12.613% | $247.3545 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.99 | 10.458% | $154.6302 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.51 | 13.397% | $28.9276 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.77 | 5.120% | $147.9774 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.96 | 6.836% | $241.4066 | $241.41 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.88 | 13.213% | $70.0562 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.55 | $1,157.6152 | $1,157.62 | $1,157.65 | $1,157.70 | |