| 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 | $242.85 | 4.806% | $254.5214 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.36 | 11.495% | $244.5754 | $244.58 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.50 | 10.220% | $179.1075 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.79 | 7.396% | $197.3831 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.91 | 8.530% | $143.1619 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.88 | 3.744% | $72.4963 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.54 | 12.822% | $247.6894 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.83 | $1,338.9350 | $1,338.94 | $1,338.95 | $1,339.00 | |