| 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 | $245.26 | 4.797% | $257.0251 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.31 | 6.514% | $216.5536 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.42 | 7.662% | $222.2359 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.59 | 8.449% | $77.6386 | $77.64 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.69 | 4.322% | $143.641 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.27 | 9.149% | $238.2395 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.73 | 7.795% | $52.5285 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.27 | $1,207.8622 | $1,207.87 | $1,207.95 | $1,207.70 | |