| 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 | $245.98 | 3.363% | $254.2523 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.45 | 7.682% | $52.1719 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.62 | 6.443% | $79.4278 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.62 | 10.715% | $199.9734 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.67 | 11.277% | $185.4654 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.47 | 8.492% | $234.8526 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.64 | 7.586% | $84.6056 | $84.61 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.45 | $1,090.7490 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.70 | $1,090.90 | |