| 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 | $242.69 | 4.230% | $252.9558 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.37 | 4.704% | $144.8789 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.38 | 12.168% | $237.1007 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.79 | 4.347% | $31.085 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.73 | 5.317% | $228.2535 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.95 | 6.854% | $54.4421 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.94 | 5.764% | $7.34 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.85 | $956.0560 | $956.06 | $956.10 | $956.10 | |