| 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 | $246.45 | 4.624% | $257.8458 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.38 | 10.115% | $184.3105 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.66 | 9.617% | $194.7456 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.82 | 11.720% | $149.5037 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.44 | 8.341% | $76.3154 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.89 | 10.659% | $252.1808 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.72 | 7.617% | $126.6867 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.36 | $1,241.5885 | $1,241.60 | $1,241.60 | $1,241.50 | |