| 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 | $249.52 | 3.106% | $257.2701 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.70 | 8.349% | $179.5343 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.83 | 11.718% | $194.1994 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.73 | 9.102% | $235.3657 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.41 | 12.682% | $222.4455 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.38 | 13.655% | $23.1629 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.73 | 6.245% | $145.2688 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.30 | $1,257.2467 | $1,257.25 | $1,257.20 | $1,257.30 | |