| 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 | $246.26 | 4.754% | $257.9672 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.61 | 7.372% | $216.4727 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.77 | 5.564% | $52.5392 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.64 | 13.223% | $188.6748 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.80 | 3.360% | $241.6557 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.90 | 7.371% | $208.1924 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.90 | 12.553% | $272.2657 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.88 | $1,437.7677 | $1,437.77 | $1,437.70 | $1,437.90 | |