| 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 | $247.95 | 3.729% | $257.1961 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.31 | 10.289% | $216.5083 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.30 | 6.325% | $135.3517 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.74 | 6.480% | $42.3152 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.36 | 7.597% | $242.4806 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.79 | 5.492% | $122.1492 | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.59 | 12.693% | $258.7319 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.04 | $1,274.7330 | $1,274.74 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.70 | |