| 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 | $242.27 | 4.626% | $253.4774 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.96 | 4.423% | $258.9273 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.55 | 10.514% | $238.2129 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.75 | 8.250% | $253.0344 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.62 | 12.506% | $211.0838 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.77 | 12.857% | $14.4118 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.84 | 3.772% | $248.8868 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,379.76 | $1,478.0344 | $1,478.03 | $1,478.10 | $1,478.00 | |