| 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 | $240.89 | 5.623% | $254.4352 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.48 | 3.383% | $194.8563 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.94 | 9.384% | $242.7668 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.29 | 3.468% | $207.2361 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.42 | 12.103% | $122.6631 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.39 | 12.866% | $174.2538 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.55 | 4.384% | $61.1168 | $61.12 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.96 | $1,257.3281 | $1,257.34 | $1,257.30 | $1,257.40 | |