| 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 | $243.78 | 4.468% | $254.6721 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.51 | 13.566% | $50.5482 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.31 | 3.501% | $195.9377 | $195.94 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.89 | 8.834% | $66.269 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.44 | 4.442% | $259.4757 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.62 | 4.833% | $25.8099 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.91 | 12.606% | $271.2791 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.46 | $1,123.9917 | $1,124.00 | $1,124.00 | $1,124.00 | |