| 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 | $236.78 | 3.363% | $244.7429 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.50 | 8.260% | $49.2583 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.52 | 3.518% | $186.8707 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.80 | 3.662% | $81.6857 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.30 | 4.564% | $220.9437 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.68 | 3.322% | $238.3432 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.69 | 5.226% | $260.6343 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.27 | $1,282.4788 | $1,282.47 | $1,282.50 | $1,282.40 | |