| 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 | $245.96 | 4.558% | $257.1709 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.86 | 7.442% | $84.7288 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.78 | 11.123% | $262.0058 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.83 | 9.131% | $175.5154 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.69 | 3.494% | $146.6406 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.92 | 12.135% | $267.9129 | $267.91 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.46 | 11.133% | $257.2284 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.50 | $1,451.2028 | $1,451.21 | $1,451.20 | $1,451.10 | |