| 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 | $242.28 | 5.185% | $254.8422 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.83 | 5.497% | $182.3305 | $182.33 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.28 | 6.643% | $45.0887 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.65 | 11.487% | $240.4217 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.90 | 13.126% | $267.9955 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.50 | 6.674% | $210.6812 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.97 | 4.566% | $45.9777 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.41 | $1,247.3375 | $1,247.34 | $1,247.40 | $1,247.30 | |