| 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 | $240.95 | 5.582% | $254.3998 | $254.40 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.84 | 3.135% | $195.7915 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.74 | 4.680% | $42.6466 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.60 | 7.857% | $218.5183 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.59 | 4.510% | $250.3955 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.70 | 9.483% | $148.5684 | $148.57 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.45 | 7.206% | $232.0474 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.87 | $1,342.3675 | $1,342.38 | $1,342.35 | $1,342.30 | |