| 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 | $243.81 | 4.175% | $253.9891 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.59 | 11.110% | $167.3205 | $167.32 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.73 | 13.540% | $231.315 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.28 | 6.809% | $248.0959 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.68 | 7.113% | $149.6154 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.71 | 11.416% | $258.162 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.41 | 5.335% | $230.0622 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,420.21 | $1,538.5601 | $1,538.57 | $1,538.50 | $1,538.60 | |