| 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 | $242.42 | 4.789% | $254.0295 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.57 | 13.476% | $48.3067 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.92 | 5.198% | $185.0643 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.84 | 12.674% | $136.1553 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.39 | 11.115% | $85.9919 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.64 | 5.150% | $247.7755 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.93 | 9.790% | $182.1745 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.71 | $1,139.4977 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.60 | |