| 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 | $247.74 | 3.683% | $256.8643 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.92 | 3.386% | $6.1205 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.99 | 3.159% | $29.9058 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.28 | 13.447% | $131.9162 | $131.92 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.54 | 3.556% | $50.2661 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.42 | 4.485% | $205.2294 | $205.23 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.42 | 9.476% | $197.5166 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.31 | $877.8189 | $877.83 | $877.75 | $877.80 | |