| 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 | $237.40 | 4.566% | $248.2397 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.54 | 8.559% | $240.5016 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.60 | 4.362% | $245.8769 | $245.88 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.96 | 7.107% | $255.9429 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.93 | 5.626% | $158.3651 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.51 | 13.223% | $176.0731 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.51 | 9.341% | $93.4975 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,324.45 | $1,418.4968 | $1,418.50 | $1,418.50 | $1,418.50 | |