| 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 | $244.77 | 11.463% | $272.828 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.73 | 4.675% | $24.8394 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.72 | 5.123% | $195.2344 | $195.23 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.32 | 9.254% | $37.496 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.74 | 3.286% | $253.815 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.97 | 13.173% | $247.8149 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.56 | 4.670% | $229.8135 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.81 | $1,261.8412 | $1,261.84 | $1,261.85 | $1,261.70 | |