| 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 | $234.28 | 9.768% | $257.1645 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.29 | 5.470% | $224.957 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.79 | 11.640% | $159.4108 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.43 | 10.827% | $274.2192 | $274.22 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.74 | 6.356% | $223.0711 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.63 | 6.537% | $256.36 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.27 | 6.792% | $257.6571 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,529.43 | $1,652.8397 | $1,652.84 | $1,652.75 | $1,653.00 | |