| 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 | $246.38 | 3.453% | $254.8875 | $254.89 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.67 | 4.449% | $234.6656 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.42 | 11.825% | $146.9604 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.66 | 13.842% | $277.3874 | $277.39 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.85 | 10.766% | $210.2893 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.93 | 10.363% | $222.856 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.68 | 9.323% | $117.719 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,345.59 | $1,464.7652 | $1,464.78 | $1,464.75 | $1,464.90 | |