| 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 | $244.73 | 5.204% | $257.4657 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.46 | 3.840% | $121.9705 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.27 | 7.797% | $53.1116 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.67 | 7.339% | $155.2873 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.77 | 3.570% | $130.26 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.45 | 13.430% | $111.6718 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.67 | 9.611% | $222.1486 | $222.15 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.02 | $1,051.9155 | $1,051.92 | $1,051.85 | $1,052.00 | |