| 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 | $238.88 | 7.783% | $257.472 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.53 | 4.331% | $12.0294 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.80 | 4.728% | $151.6461 | $151.65 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.92 | 3.697% | $182.4238 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.75 | 6.714% | $30.6803 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.59 | 6.249% | $79.2511 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.41 | 9.556% | $164.7832 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.88 | $878.2859 | $878.28 | $878.30 | $878.30 | |