| 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 | $245.47 | 4.688% | $256.9776 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.33 | 12.522% | $245.6693 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.47 | 6.851% | $192.834 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.68 | 13.256% | $56.2656 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.46 | 9.175% | $172.9987 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.78 | 8.350% | $199.1256 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.62 | 12.385% | $17.5545 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.81 | $1,141.4253 | $1,141.43 | $1,141.45 | $1,141.50 | |