| 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 | $245.78 | 3.486% | $254.3479 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.71 | 5.243% | $212.2857 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.72 | 12.550% | $204.5259 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.89 | 5.652% | $38.975 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.48 | 11.557% | $136.635 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.45 | 9.298% | $170.9967 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 9.809% | $257.8096 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.81 | $1,275.5758 | $1,275.60 | $1,275.65 | $1,275.50 | |