| 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 | $248.60 | 3.471% | $257.2289 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.76 | 12.256% | $161.3792 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.28 | 10.266% | $71.9816 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.39 | 3.288% | $117.1183 | $117.12 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.45 | 3.634% | $19.1205 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.28 | 4.400% | $165.2443 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.44 | 3.168% | $227.4235 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.20 | $1,019.4963 | $1,019.49 | $1,019.50 | $1,019.40 | |