| 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 | $247.26 | 4.255% | $257.7809 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.88 | 3.370% | $244.8629 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.79 | 7.261% | $262.5642 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.62 | 8.806% | $250.9284 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.45 | 11.662% | $57.4501 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.27 | 4.435% | $31.6125 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.73 | 5.859% | $161.6785 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.00 | $1,266.8775 | $1,266.87 | $1,266.90 | $1,267.00 | |