| 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 | $242.90 | 4.769% | $254.4839 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.41 | 10.273% | $254.08 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.78 | 11.868% | $159.7251 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.29 | 13.536% | $241.0256 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.51 | 8.573% | $42.8972 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.27 | 3.219% | $205.6845 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.96 | 5.688% | $47.5173 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.12 | $1,205.4136 | $1,205.42 | $1,205.50 | $1,205.40 | |