| 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 | $242.47 | 4.330% | $252.969 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.85 | 3.834% | $42.4162 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.50 | 7.519% | $155.365 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.66 | 13.103% | $68.6083 | $68.61 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.29 | 5.418% | $154.216 | $154.22 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.65 | 5.861% | $95.963 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.91 | 3.536% | $249.4286 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.33 | $1,018.9661 | $1,018.98 | $1,018.90 | $1,019.00 | |