| 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 | $244.51 | 5.449% | $257.8333 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.84 | 12.731% | $149.7519 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.75 | 7.437% | $118.9865 | $118.99 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.36 | 3.268% | $239.9535 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.54 | 11.540% | $40.7567 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.60 | 5.164% | $127.8794 | $127.88 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.39 | 6.587% | $238.1047 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.99 | $1,173.2660 | $1,173.26 | $1,173.30 | $1,173.40 | |