| 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 | $244.56 | 5.388% | $257.7369 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.57 | 11.664% | $107.8339 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.30 | 11.252% | $43.722 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.71 | 4.607% | $255.9838 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.69 | 13.639% | $158.7423 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.62 | 3.762% | $102.3301 | $102.33 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.91 | 7.516% | $219.2359 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.36 | $1,145.5849 | $1,145.58 | $1,145.65 | $1,145.40 | |