| 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 | $244.77 | 4.169% | $254.9745 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.98 | 8.388% | $32.4947 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.27 | 3.659% | $204.4881 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.80 | 9.733% | $151.2121 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.52 | 13.157% | $101.2981 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.62 | 11.165% | $204.1212 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.66 | 9.188% | $259.4962 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.62 | $1,208.0849 | $1,208.08 | $1,208.05 | $1,208.10 | |