| 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 | $232.68 | 4.649% | $243.4973 | $243.50 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.29 | 5.603% | $257.9776 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.38 | 4.812% | $183.8193 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.34 | 9.289% | $239.7145 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.70 | 11.191% | $208.7055 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.92 | 7.198% | $247.5416 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.40 | 7.257% | $172.0402 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,450.71 | $1,553.2960 | $1,553.30 | $1,553.30 | $1,553.20 | |