| 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 | $247.86 | 3.450% | $256.4112 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.57 | 9.122% | $55.183 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.49 | 4.674% | $13.0738 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.90 | 3.432% | $21.6173 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.96 | 12.359% | $184.2238 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.73 | 6.165% | $247.0778 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.44 | 6.812% | $170.3011 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.95 | $947.8880 | $947.88 | $947.85 | $947.90 | |