| 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 | $249.54 | 3.187% | $257.4928 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.37 | 3.106% | $116.8913 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.39 | 8.413% | $43.788 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.37 | 11.147% | $278.2787 | $278.28 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.27 | 13.836% | $230.2561 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.53 | 10.359% | $187.0916 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.80 | 6.866% | $157.9479 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.27 | $1,271.7464 | $1,271.75 | $1,271.80 | $1,271.80 | |