| 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 | $241.27 | 4.768% | $252.7738 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.48 | 5.226% | $13.1322 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.79 | 6.635% | $231.174 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.27 | 11.546% | $77.2679 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.83 | 5.263% | $262.9786 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.86 | 12.774% | $217.4959 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.36 | 3.461% | $111.0757 | $111.08 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.86 | $1,165.8981 | $1,165.90 | $1,165.90 | $1,166.00 | |