| 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 | $241.57 | 4.683% | $252.8827 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.65 | 6.449% | $177.3973 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.26 | 7.183% | $61.373 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.43 | 8.682% | $253.6964 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.83 | 9.703% | $270.7799 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.87 | 4.296% | $219.929 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.29 | 13.372% | $221.4042 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,351.90 | $1,457.4625 | $1,457.46 | $1,457.50 | $1,457.50 | |