| 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 | $246.50 | 4.368% | $257.2671 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.94 | 5.342% | $134.7746 | $134.77 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.44 | 8.739% | $249.4908 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.37 | 3.683% | $49.1146 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.97 | 13.223% | $272.8335 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.41 | 4.323% | $193.4253 | $193.43 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.60 | 6.650% | $88.0929 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.23 | $1,244.9988 | $1,244.99 | $1,245.00 | $1,245.00 | |