| 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 | $244.63 | 5.160% | $257.2529 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.74 | 12.288% | $158.0341 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.34 | 13.259% | $240.4942 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.37 | 11.342% | $186.3531 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.78 | 12.233% | $81.6832 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.82 | 7.329% | $37.372 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.61 | 10.473% | $250.3429 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.29 | $1,211.5324 | $1,211.51 | $1,211.55 | $1,211.60 | |