| 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 | $245.79 | 5.520% | $259.3576 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.40 | 9.632% | $246.0142 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.57 | 3.277% | $222.6342 | $222.63 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.79 | 5.522% | $213.9881 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.75 | 4.504% | $203.5215 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.50 | 3.752% | $242.2609 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.30 | 4.151% | $156.539 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,467.10 | $1,544.3155 | $1,544.31 | $1,544.30 | $1,544.30 | |