| 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 | $237.27 | 8.422% | $257.2529 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.46 | 5.597% | $48.0044 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.72 | 6.625% | $255.6015 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.47 | 13.421% | $47.0357 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.78 | 5.367% | $129.3696 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.86 | 3.856% | $251.1861 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.43 | 12.379% | $153.3187 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.99 | $1,141.7689 | $1,141.77 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.80 | |