| 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 | $242.40 | 4.530% | $253.3807 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.44 | 6.846% | $151.123 | $151.12 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.56 | 7.828% | $250.7648 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.49 | 3.647% | $259.6254 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.80 | 7.784% | $60.1435 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.83 | 5.174% | $202.807 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 6.680% | $261.1313 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,360.30 | $1,438.9757 | $1,438.97 | $1,439.00 | $1,438.90 | |