| 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 | $238.59 | 7.716% | $256.9996 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.29 | 9.203% | $168.4893 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.51 | 3.180% | $241.9674 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.89 | 7.861% | $216.682 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.51 | 12.409% | $248.9972 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.75 | 12.803% | $281.7255 | $281.73 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.91 | 7.638% | $8.5142 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,307.45 | $1,423.3752 | $1,423.38 | $1,423.40 | $1,423.40 | |