| 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 | $245.79 | 3.338% | $253.9945 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.53 | 5.390% | $186.045 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.56 | 3.509% | $202.4222 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.27 | 6.172% | $53.3727 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.27 | 8.627% | $215.3748 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.91 | 12.339% | $281.8698 | $281.87 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.76 | 8.695% | $195.3901 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.09 | $1,388.4691 | $1,388.46 | $1,388.40 | $1,388.50 | |