| 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 | $241.53 | 5.143% | $253.9519 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.89 | 9.645% | $263.0274 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.26 | 4.596% | $238.7508 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.63 | 11.867% | $272.5416 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.95 | 7.496% | $47.2445 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.37 | 13.222% | $136.2853 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.94 | 6.264% | $164.6454 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.57 | $1,376.4469 | $1,376.45 | $1,376.50 | $1,376.40 | |