| 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 | $245.42 | 5.247% | $258.2972 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.56 | 6.799% | $249.4397 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.91 | 8.690% | $149.8944 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.83 | 7.643% | $258.1602 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.83 | 12.345% | $241.3508 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.45 | 12.510% | $46.6354 | $46.64 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.27 | 7.819% | $252.5876 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,347.27 | $1,456.3653 | $1,456.37 | $1,456.40 | $1,456.40 | |