| 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 | $238.73 | 6.742% | $254.8252 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.42 | 12.365% | $264.5297 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.71 | 10.690% | $267.5488 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.81 | 12.167% | $181.4974 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.76 | 4.719% | $244.7911 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.96 | 12.730% | $49.5561 | $49.56 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.60 | 12.645% | $32.2165 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.99 | $1,294.9648 | $1,294.98 | $1,295.00 | $1,294.90 | |