| 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 | $244.88 | 3.817% | $254.2271 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.87 | 9.659% | $176.4084 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.38 | 10.668% | $52.4345 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.80 | 9.588% | $187.1763 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.49 | 5.745% | $148.5612 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.47 | 8.357% | $139.2062 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.65 | 11.643% | $15.2393 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.54 | $973.2530 | $973.26 | $973.30 | $973.20 | |