| 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 | $242.88 | 4.835% | $254.6232 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.85 | 12.778% | $219.7479 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.34 | 13.615% | $149.2219 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.70 | 10.169% | $138.4824 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.49 | 5.701% | $88.2498 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.79 | 8.704% | $194.3519 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 4.486% | $164.7849 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.76 | $1,209.4620 | $1,209.45 | $1,209.45 | $1,209.40 | |