| 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 | $242.96 | 4.562% | $254.0438 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.61 | 8.225% | $156.5042 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.65 | 5.207% | $183.744 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.43 | 12.669% | $28.6517 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.51 | 3.654% | $141.4981 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.58 | 13.585% | $276.6703 | $276.67 | $276.65 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.28 | 13.390% | $255.445 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.02 | $1,296.5571 | $1,296.55 | $1,296.55 | $1,296.50 | |