| 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 | $229.74 | 7.624% | $247.2554 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.27 | 13.794% | $176.6879 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.70 | 11.599% | $80.0165 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.41 | 10.567% | $170.7265 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.71 | 8.421% | $85.3382 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.29 | 11.836% | $259.7838 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.56 | 4.329% | $237.4111 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.68 | $1,257.2194 | $1,257.23 | $1,257.25 | $1,257.20 | |