| 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 | $240.39 | 4.863% | $252.0802 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.66 | 5.281% | $243.894 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.88 | 4.267% | $227.1769 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 4.452% | $62.0654 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.30 | 8.873% | $249.6458 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.25 | 12.115% | $52.9743 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.86 | 9.275% | $158.2958 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.76 | $1,246.1324 | $1,246.14 | $1,246.15 | $1,246.20 | |