| 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 | $240.96 | 5.514% | $254.2465 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.41 | 5.500% | $44.7426 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.88 | 13.874% | $97.795 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.73 | 3.147% | $191.5749 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.79 | 9.782% | $252.2681 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.35 | 9.542% | $249.0437 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.72 | 4.680% | $179.7565 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.84 | $1,269.4273 | $1,269.43 | $1,269.40 | $1,269.40 | |