| 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 | $246.50 | 4.476% | $257.5333 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.54 | 7.111% | $101.2627 | $101.26 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.35 | 4.500% | $186.3758 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.90 | 7.273% | $225.166 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.72 | 11.776% | $279.127 | $279.13 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.79 | 3.385% | $239.6361 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.96 | 10.161% | $265.4439 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,451.76 | $1,554.5448 | $1,554.55 | $1,554.60 | $1,554.50 | |