| 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 | $247.50 | 3.448% | $256.0338 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.81 | 7.624% | $235.4921 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.79 | 4.822% | $184.2666 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.72 | 9.266% | $32.4739 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.31 | 4.727% | $36.9791 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.25 | 6.409% | $181.1613 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.74 | 8.680% | $125.7862 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.12 | $1,052.1930 | $1,052.19 | $1,052.20 | $1,052.30 | |