| 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 | $247.52 | 3.114% | $255.2278 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.67 | 10.346% | $91.223 | $91.22 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.43 | 12.703% | $119.9498 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.26 | 7.473% | $81.9589 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.77 | 7.291% | $7.2636 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.45 | 12.620% | $17.3998 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.79 | 7.476% | $16.9705 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.89 | $589.9934 | $589.99 | $589.95 | $590.00 | |