| 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 | $244.93 | 5.171% | $257.5953 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.39 | 10.362% | $147.2119 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.83 | 11.836% | $250.3225 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 7.513% | $153.4963 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.54 | 6.627% | $36.829 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.33 | 12.117% | $278.4201 | $278.42 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.50 | 12.428% | $147.8428 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.29 | $1,271.7179 | $1,271.72 | $1,271.70 | $1,271.60 | |