| 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 | $247.25 | 3.640% | $256.2499 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.80 | 7.551% | $46.0318 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.48 | 7.485% | $31.6866 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 8.192% | $269.3332 | $269.33 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.87 | 8.146% | $53.9324 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.49 | 4.390% | $122.6478 | $122.65 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.75 | 6.627% | $166.0716 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.58 | $945.9533 | $945.95 | $946.00 | $945.80 | |