| 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 | $244.71 | 5.129% | $257.2612 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.36 | 4.751% | $180.5488 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.54 | 12.571% | $149.2016 | $149.20 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.68 | 8.662% | $224.5826 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.70 | 9.220% | $96.8781 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.86 | 3.762% | $65.2248 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.57 | 6.113% | $253.1538 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.42 | $1,226.8509 | $1,226.84 | $1,226.85 | $1,226.90 | |