| 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 | $246.65 | 4.197% | $257.0019 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.35 | 5.358% | $119.4233 | $119.42 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.93 | 4.240% | $258.4422 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.57 | 6.543% | $149.7675 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.36 | 12.422% | $261.2238 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.60 | 13.557% | $277.7604 | $277.76 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.30 | 3.669% | $139.2275 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,359.76 | $1,462.8466 | $1,462.84 | $1,462.80 | $1,462.80 | |