| 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 | $242.50 | 4.292% | $252.9081 | $252.91 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.38 | 9.715% | $250.5671 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.28 | 6.272% | $220.2806 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.77 | 4.611% | $176.552 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.92 | 12.417% | $157.2939 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.25 | 3.578% | $221.9159 | $221.92 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.32 | 7.368% | $198.9744 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.42 | $1,478.4920 | $1,478.49 | $1,478.45 | $1,478.60 | |