| 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 | $248.64 | 3.260% | $256.7457 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.65 | 12.323% | $78.233 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.40 | 11.639% | $231.5393 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.85 | 3.117% | $163.8014 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.69 | 13.774% | $106.5949 | $106.59 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.72 | 3.440% | $168.3176 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.93 | 6.684% | $70.3368 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.88 | $1,075.5687 | $1,075.57 | $1,075.60 | $1,075.40 | |