| 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 | $243.61 | 3.259% | $251.5492 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.68 | 3.829% | $66.1183 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.51 | 7.224% | $173.1775 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.26 | 4.170% | $50.2724 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.77 | 12.556% | $275.5033 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.60 | 3.694% | $127.1288 | $127.13 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.43 | 5.127% | $12.016 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.86 | $955.7655 | $955.77 | $955.75 | $955.70 | |