| 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 | $243.34 | 3.338% | $251.4627 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.62 | 6.453% | $259.3408 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.92 | 12.446% | $232.6733 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.48 | 3.744% | $55.4823 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.25 | 3.789% | $101.9727 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.56 | 9.411% | $193.1761 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.99 | 8.338% | $28.157 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.16 | $1,122.2649 | $1,122.26 | $1,122.25 | $1,122.40 | |