| 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 | $240.60 | 3.369% | $248.7058 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.86 | 3.491% | $71.2639 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.77 | 8.300% | $70.1459 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.54 | 8.790% | $91.9711 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.51 | 13.567% | $232.2559 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.80 | 3.285% | $121.6697 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.69 | 7.324% | $160.6533 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.77 | $996.6656 | $996.67 | $996.60 | $996.80 | |