| 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 | $243.44 | 5.827% | $257.6252 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.51 | 13.270% | $153.4922 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.72 | 13.409% | $253.7186 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.42 | 3.286% | $48.9782 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.45 | 11.241% | $222.9826 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.31 | 4.585% | $140.4681 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.47 | 4.850% | $237.4538 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.32 | $1,314.7187 | $1,314.72 | $1,314.75 | $1,314.80 | |