| 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 | $244.86 | 4.201% | $255.1466 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.83 | 7.146% | $198.038 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.46 | 9.177% | $237.4163 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.75 | 6.658% | $78.6603 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.95 | 10.500% | $240.8348 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.55 | 12.742% | $168.6057 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.58 | 5.434% | $60.7089 | $60.71 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.98 | $1,239.4106 | $1,239.42 | $1,239.40 | $1,239.30 | |