| 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 | $244.68 | 3.821% | $254.0292 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.94 | 3.519% | $189.3777 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.31 | 3.476% | $56.1978 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.49 | 5.202% | $9.9837 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.53 | 11.609% | $123.3614 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.62 | 9.227% | $188.5476 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.26 | 5.639% | $256.9774 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.83 | $1,078.4748 | $1,078.48 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.50 | |