| 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 | $242.38 | 3.329% | $250.4488 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.79 | 5.451% | $77.8123 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.96 | 6.426% | $216.0022 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.53 | 13.408% | $149.1655 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.29 | 11.198% | $110.4085 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.75 | 11.564% | $6.4149 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.83 | 5.636% | $245.9523 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.53 | $1,056.2045 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.15 | $1,056.20 | |