| 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 | $249.35 | 3.259% | $257.4763 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.83 | 6.277% | $185.8041 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.40 | 12.333% | $182.4288 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.42 | 11.643% | $106.5298 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.82 | 3.767% | $147.1624 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.82 | 13.225% | $175.2949 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.80 | 10.564% | $215.3787 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.44 | $1,270.0750 | $1,270.07 | $1,270.15 | $1,270.10 | |