| 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 | $241.32 | 5.261% | $254.0158 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.64 | 7.224% | $151.8721 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.61 | 8.517% | $122.201 | $122.20 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.48 | 11.780% | $45.2485 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.82 | 13.734% | $21.4047 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.62 | 3.590% | $43.1142 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.44 | 3.609% | $93.704 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.93 | $731.5603 | $731.55 | $731.50 | $731.50 | |