| 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 | $239.74 | 7.259% | $257.1427 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.72 | 3.743% | $182.2972 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.95 | 7.302% | $234.9377 | $234.94 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.49 | 5.560% | $263.3616 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.76 | 13.357% | $67.7421 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.84 | 10.490% | $53.9633 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.59 | 12.439% | $191.8097 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.09 | $1,251.2543 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.20 | |