| 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 | $242.29 | 4.820% | $253.9684 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.66 | 4.558% | $235.9456 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.46 | 9.220% | $202.5594 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.54 | 8.184% | $52.5125 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.68 | 11.732% | $278.9725 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.55 | 9.819% | $84.0664 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.33 | 4.343% | $49.3855 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.51 | $1,157.4103 | $1,157.42 | $1,157.35 | $1,157.50 | |