| 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 | $244.52 | 3.250% | $252.4669 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.82 | 5.482% | $18.7969 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.97 | 11.124% | $194.4337 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.72 | 3.805% | $36.0411 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.97 | 7.249% | $259.5104 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.53 | 10.703% | $110.1827 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.93 | 4.190% | $182.2596 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.46 | $1,053.6913 | $1,053.69 | $1,053.70 | $1,053.70 | |