| 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 | $240.60 | 5.564% | $253.987 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.80 | 7.651% | $151.5726 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.55 | 3.527% | $215.9056 | $215.91 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.25 | 8.116% | $108.3863 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.47 | 12.645% | $183.0143 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.88 | 3.646% | $252.7719 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.77 | 8.314% | $252.1225 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,329.32 | $1,417.7602 | $1,417.76 | $1,417.70 | $1,417.80 | |