| 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 | $246.68 | 4.283% | $257.2453 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.74 | 4.590% | $239.2392 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.97 | 4.304% | $112.617 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.27 | 13.805% | $46.9673 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.85 | 13.485% | $150.7648 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.87 | 8.200% | $171.8973 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.82 | 10.105% | $246.437 | $246.44 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.20 | $1,225.1679 | $1,225.18 | $1,225.15 | $1,225.10 | |