| 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 | $243.72 | 5.620% | $257.4171 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 11.526% | $44.4989 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.30 | 3.528% | $251.8836 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.57 | 6.268% | $200.3896 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.60 | 5.236% | $223.7317 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.62 | 5.339% | $102.8319 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.67 | 7.237% | $244.1465 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.38 | $1,324.8993 | $1,324.90 | $1,324.95 | $1,324.80 | |