| 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 | $246.91 | 4.167% | $257.1987 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.45 | 6.792% | $145.7177 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.34 | 12.117% | $25.0469 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.87 | 5.826% | $116.271 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.25 | 13.127% | $253.6873 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.46 | 3.488% | $180.5452 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.98 | 11.336% | $100.1801 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.26 | $1,078.6469 | $1,078.66 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.60 | |