| 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 | $246.63 | 4.300% | $257.2351 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.53 | 11.812% | $94.5147 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.36 | 12.836% | $115.4989 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.30 | 5.700% | $236.0281 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.92 | 11.159% | $51.0442 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.52 | 6.579% | $227.5675 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.75 | 4.822% | $161.1638 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.01 | $1,143.0523 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.00 | |