| 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 | $245.50 | 3.616% | $254.3773 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.69 | 12.458% | $88.4932 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.94 | 3.421% | $142.6589 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.39 | 5.615% | $115.5322 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.76 | 10.465% | $25.1418 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 10.287% | $252.9543 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.77 | 4.444% | $105.2482 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.41 | $984.4059 | $984.40 | $984.45 | $984.40 | |