| 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 | $240.45 | 7.171% | $257.6927 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.58 | 12.873% | $137.231 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.34 | 12.807% | $281.273 | $281.27 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.79 | 9.575% | $191.5261 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.49 | 3.145% | $142.8455 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.34 | 9.572% | $257.8667 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.62 | 3.248% | $13.0299 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.61 | $1,281.4649 | $1,281.47 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.40 | |