| 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 | $241.31 | 5.422% | $254.3938 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.95 | 11.660% | $210.9816 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.97 | 10.236% | $274.4546 | $274.45 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.91 | 8.253% | $257.5447 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 6.843% | $188.3856 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.76 | 5.196% | $244.8542 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.73 | 7.673% | $247.3572 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,555.95 | $1,677.9717 | $1,677.96 | $1,678.00 | $1,678.10 | |