| 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 | $243.91 | 5.454% | $257.2129 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.87 | 8.249% | $248.832 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.25 | 9.172% | $241.5431 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.63 | 11.253% | $94.1534 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.71 | 11.702% | $280.0481 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.43 | 9.652% | $146.3087 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.82 | 6.775% | $243.2548 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.62 | $1,511.3530 | $1,511.34 | $1,511.35 | $1,511.30 | |