| 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 | $241.85 | 4.403% | $252.4987 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.29 | 5.310% | $238.306 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.91 | 12.854% | $274.1337 | $274.13 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.55 | 11.291% | $218.7425 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.43 | 3.833% | $104.2795 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.25 | 11.807% | $239.5465 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.33 | 3.710% | $41.8262 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.61 | $1,369.3331 | $1,369.34 | $1,369.40 | $1,369.20 | |