| 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 | $244.49 | 3.429% | $252.8736 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.38 | 6.404% | $144.0497 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.92 | 4.812% | $50.2259 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.87 | 6.603% | $17.9839 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.72 | 5.702% | $216.3931 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.91 | 8.204% | $267.1665 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.68 | 4.862% | $128.6447 | $128.64 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.97 | $1,077.3374 | $1,077.33 | $1,077.35 | $1,077.30 | |