| 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 | $244.32 | 3.339% | $252.4778 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.40 | 6.818% | $67.7226 | $67.72 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.55 | 6.762% | $56.1034 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.40 | 8.208% | $208.1922 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.44 | 10.134% | $121.632 | $121.63 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.49 | 11.783% | $104.5059 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.99 | 10.736% | $45.3907 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.59 | $856.0246 | $856.02 | $856.05 | $856.00 | |