| 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 | $237.68 | 3.333% | $245.6019 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.27 | 8.358% | $94.564 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.53 | 12.731% | $183.2217 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.42 | 12.764% | $277.873 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.43 | 4.512% | $256.5038 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.69 | 13.498% | $6.458 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.51 | 3.821% | $235.1649 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.53 | $1,299.3873 | $1,299.37 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.50 | |