| 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 | $237.95 | 8.110% | $257.2477 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.46 | 4.213% | $163.0517 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.88 | 4.734% | $25.0105 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.49 | 7.366% | $122.9233 | $122.92 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.56 | 5.239% | $262.6344 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.62 | 12.815% | $71.7729 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.53 | 13.835% | $159.9723 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.49 | $1,062.6128 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.55 | $1,062.60 | |