| 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 | $243.28 | 4.490% | $254.2033 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.38 | 11.720% | $152.3637 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.84 | 7.520% | $252.5 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.58 | 13.508% | $31.3055 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.64 | 4.854% | $168.4375 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.87 | 8.174% | $171.856 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.44 | 6.510% | $147.4524 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.03 | $1,178.1184 | $1,178.12 | $1,178.10 | $1,178.20 | |