| 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 | $238.69 | 8.279% | $258.4511 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.66 | 6.154% | $45.2853 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.78 | 5.255% | $253.433 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.71 | 5.713% | $224.8621 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.65 | 11.132% | $247.4354 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.44 | 4.735% | $11.9817 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.48 | 3.795% | $253.758 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.41 | $1,295.2066 | $1,295.21 | $1,295.25 | $1,295.30 | |