| 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 | $224.92 | 7.711% | $242.2636 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.30 | 3.312% | $250.325 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.82 | 13.554% | $49.7594 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.58 | 5.762% | $72.5316 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.54 | 12.721% | $256.4854 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.95 | 13.370% | $187.0038 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.69 | 6.444% | $202.9781 | $202.98 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.80 | $1,261.3469 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.40 | $1,261.40 | |