| 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 | $239.74 | 4.754% | $251.1372 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.70 | 4.841% | $146.4629 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 8.647% | $256.0049 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.70 | 7.754% | $241.0457 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.55 | 4.647% | $162.7784 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.44 | 12.572% | $170.479 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.79 | 7.405% | $77.106 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.55 | $1,305.0141 | $1,305.02 | $1,305.05 | $1,305.00 | |