| 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 | $242.75 | 4.628% | $253.9845 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.91 | 5.618% | $121.3656 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.46 | 10.400% | $236.7638 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.81 | 13.179% | $154.8402 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.33 | 10.722% | $198.5578 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.46 | 12.251% | $257.5711 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.87 | 3.406% | $28.8193 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.59 | $1,251.9023 | $1,251.90 | $1,251.85 | $1,252.00 | |