| 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 | $245.45 | 3.646% | $254.3991 | $254.40 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.51 | 13.764% | $229.2458 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.98 | 11.320% | $143.5805 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.43 | 3.158% | $215.0122 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.42 | 4.756% | $207.8569 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.45 | 7.311% | $158.2301 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.31 | 9.693% | $50.7988 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.55 | $1,259.1234 | $1,259.13 | $1,259.15 | $1,259.10 | |