| 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 | $243.59 | 3.357% | $251.7673 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.83 | 5.802% | $137.3627 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.32 | 11.508% | $77.2973 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.90 | 9.417% | $137.756 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.93 | 11.278% | $70.0272 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.58 | 12.282% | $277.9878 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.73 | 11.434% | $175.7648 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.88 | $1,127.9631 | $1,127.97 | $1,127.95 | $1,128.10 | |