| 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 | $240.73 | 5.750% | $254.572 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.60 | 8.324% | $126.3058 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.69 | 7.214% | $164.7772 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.95 | 11.448% | $176.0321 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.59 | 13.389% | $107.2547 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.76 | 8.747% | $213.9706 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 5.294% | $251.0209 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.72 | $1,293.9333 | $1,293.93 | $1,293.90 | $1,294.00 | |