| 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 | $247.33 | 4.257% | $257.8588 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.91 | 11.832% | $47.9871 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.42 | 11.192% | $170.5908 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.29 | 5.568% | $114.3196 | $114.32 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.65 | 13.622% | $151.8558 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.30 | 13.333% | $221.3393 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.69 | 6.835% | $235.7742 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.59 | $1,199.7256 | $1,199.73 | $1,199.70 | $1,199.80 | |