| 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 | $248.64 | 3.744% | $257.9491 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.92 | 10.863% | $238.2668 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.59 | 7.393% | $177.8321 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.27 | 5.784% | $228.7791 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.87 | 6.696% | $162.0392 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.87 | 7.625% | $178.5176 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.59 | 12.655% | $268.7836 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,401.75 | $1,512.1675 | $1,512.17 | $1,512.20 | $1,512.10 | |