| 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 | $242.67 | 4.850% | $254.4395 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.39 | 7.299% | $196.7756 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.68 | 4.671% | $17.4591 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.84 | 4.759% | $54.3071 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.45 | 12.766% | $32.0819 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.58 | 5.177% | $189.9286 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 9.566% | $261.2053 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.01 | $1,006.1971 | $1,006.21 | $1,006.25 | $1,006.20 | |