| 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 | $241.36 | 6.705% | $257.5432 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.42 | 12.124% | $17.2895 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.39 | 8.745% | $118.9562 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.87 | 3.497% | $228.5938 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.92 | 9.666% | $222.5342 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.44 | 6.756% | $169.1442 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.34 | 3.318% | $236.9495 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.74 | $1,251.0106 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.05 | $1,250.90 | |