| 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 | $245.56 | 3.534% | $254.2381 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.90 | 9.432% | $176.0761 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.34 | 6.809% | $133.8744 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.98 | 12.683% | $136.3239 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.25 | 13.210% | $262.9302 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.48 | 12.855% | $201.4236 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.84 | 4.347% | $260.7005 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.35 | $1,425.5668 | $1,425.56 | $1,425.55 | $1,425.50 | |