| 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 | $244.96 | 5.139% | $257.5485 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.65 | 9.233% | $145.9899 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.81 | 7.212% | $224.9415 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.42 | 11.538% | $255.8905 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.73 | 3.631% | $116.8232 | $116.82 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.73 | 11.686% | $156.0588 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.29 | 7.792% | $259.0134 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.59 | $1,416.2658 | $1,416.26 | $1,416.25 | $1,416.20 | |