| 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 | $244.66 | 5.229% | $257.4533 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.76 | 4.147% | $24.7453 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.97 | 5.729% | $220.9419 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.75 | 9.276% | $260.8965 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.50 | 12.363% | $161.2409 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.54 | 10.845% | $102.576 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.87 | 5.727% | $229.2901 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.05 | $1,257.1440 | $1,257.15 | $1,257.20 | $1,257.10 | |