| 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 | $246.77 | 3.798% | $256.1423 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.69 | 4.846% | $207.2701 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.97 | 10.406% | $252.7966 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.96 | 9.722% | $71.2754 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.99 | 9.364% | $16.3937 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.88 | 6.740% | $13.7481 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.82 | 9.301% | $186.708 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.08 | $1,004.3342 | $1,004.34 | $1,004.35 | $1,004.30 | |