| 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 | $242.57 | 3.365% | $250.7325 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.34 | 6.666% | $54.7623 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.74 | 5.642% | $128.6086 | $128.61 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.84 | 9.518% | $215.5752 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.33 | 13.830% | $231.4505 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.83 | 7.786% | $17.0625 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.44 | 6.843% | $197.0612 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.09 | $1,095.2528 | $1,095.25 | $1,095.25 | $1,095.40 | |