| 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 | $245.77 | 3.454% | $254.2589 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.77 | 4.521% | $232.8414 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.33 | 10.428% | $200.2391 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.52 | 7.468% | $216.5695 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.33 | 9.324% | $64.8619 | $64.86 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.81 | 9.488% | $165.1189 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.43 | 11.263% | $159.5845 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.96 | $1,293.4742 | $1,293.47 | $1,293.45 | $1,293.50 | |