| 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 | $246.28 | 4.540% | $257.4611 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.96 | 11.546% | $176.1981 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.37 | 11.728% | $258.5051 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.56 | 11.793% | $159.3721 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.64 | 4.383% | $193.7766 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.60 | 6.814% | $154.453 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.90 | 3.583% | $104.5152 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.31 | $1,304.2812 | $1,304.29 | $1,304.25 | $1,304.40 | |