| 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 | $242.75 | 3.554% | $251.3773 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.25 | 11.793% | $124.3697 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.57 | 6.174% | $188.5332 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.75 | 4.321% | $248.0232 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.33 | 9.541% | $153.7189 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.90 | 6.558% | $67.025 | $67.03 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.67 | 7.180% | $251.5193 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.22 | $1,284.5666 | $1,284.57 | $1,284.55 | $1,284.50 | |