| 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 | $248.91 | 3.419% | $257.4202 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.47 | 11.552% | $161.1592 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.49 | 3.746% | $5.6957 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.53 | 10.172% | $179.0626 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.36 | 5.471% | $221.8688 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.80 | 9.102% | $21.6022 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.78 | 13.201% | $194.4567 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.34 | $1,041.2654 | $1,041.27 | $1,041.20 | $1,041.40 | |