| 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 | $54.56 | 5.156% | $57.3731 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.92 | 8.726% | $264.1172 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.39 | 6.795% | $156.3372 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.96 | 6.419% | $117.0183 | $117.02 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.88 | 13.421% | $278.8796 | $278.88 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.63 | 3.312% | $129.7909 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.58 | 11.322% | $254.4598 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.92 | $1,257.9761 | $1,257.98 | $1,257.95 | $1,258.00 | |