| 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 | $241.53 | 5.415% | $254.6088 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.79 | 7.572% | $177.2679 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.95 | 12.738% | $238.9482 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.34 | 4.136% | $81.5801 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.25 | 6.412% | $233.3083 | $233.31 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.77 | 3.448% | $97.0032 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.96 | 6.205% | $227.2362 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.59 | $1,309.9527 | $1,309.96 | $1,309.95 | $1,309.90 | |