| 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 | $246.82 | 4.226% | $257.2506 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.70 | 11.415% | $146.7336 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.53 | 9.299% | $46.4849 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.64 | 7.286% | $258.173 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.38 | 3.457% | $80.055 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.68 | 9.857% | $239.1367 | $239.14 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.95 | 9.296% | $233.8388 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.70 | $1,261.6726 | $1,261.67 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.70 | |