| 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 | $243.26 | 3.189% | $251.0176 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.99 | 11.706% | $273.6685 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.49 | 6.798% | $174.6041 | $174.60 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.25 | 12.118% | $128.0948 | $128.09 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.56 | 5.303% | $261.7411 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.83 | 3.810% | $229.2436 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.44 | 10.244% | $21.4314 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.82 | $1,339.8011 | $1,339.79 | $1,339.80 | $1,339.70 | |