| 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 | $242.87 | 4.787% | $254.4962 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.47 | 6.700% | $201.0975 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.92 | 3.449% | $136.4699 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.55 | 9.626% | $204.5073 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.75 | 10.296% | $267.7435 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.54 | 12.577% | $19.746 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.87 | 12.847% | $91.2594 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.97 | $1,175.3198 | $1,175.33 | $1,175.30 | $1,175.30 | |