| 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 | $245.57 | 3.591% | $254.3884 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.52 | 4.553% | $163.6464 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.79 | 8.419% | $156.9799 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.53 | 3.290% | $147.2192 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.42 | 9.315% | $87.9111 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.78 | 6.828% | $230.5135 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.98 | 6.674% | $249.5958 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.59 | $1,290.2543 | $1,290.26 | $1,290.25 | $1,290.20 | |