| 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 | $243.70 | 4.330% | $254.2522 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.56 | 6.628% | $82.7007 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.94 | 12.481% | $230.5186 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.38 | 6.169% | $120.3744 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.63 | 7.754% | $264.6762 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.46 | 4.712% | $41.3194 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.98 | 3.686% | $259.1943 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.65 | $1,253.0358 | $1,253.03 | $1,253.00 | $1,253.10 | |