| 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 | $244.88 | 5.142% | $257.4717 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.37 | 13.260% | $255.2541 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.42 | 8.678% | $208.0314 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.33 | 5.809% | $191.8635 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.49 | 11.191% | $171.779 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.52 | 8.547% | $174.2396 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.68 | 9.842% | $16.1248 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.69 | $1,274.7641 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.80 | |