| 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 | $244.34 | 4.175% | $254.5412 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.64 | 9.375% | $42.2625 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.89 | 6.550% | $135.2013 | $135.20 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.86 | 7.513% | $117.0387 | $117.04 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.58 | 11.207% | $176.3521 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.92 | 12.268% | $245.7771 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.70 | 7.519% | $246.9711 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.93 | $1,218.1440 | $1,218.14 | $1,218.15 | $1,218.20 | |