| 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 | $244.68 | 3.377% | $252.9428 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.79 | 6.489% | $38.1124 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.74 | 9.454% | $216.4343 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.72 | 3.410% | $78.3021 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.66 | 12.527% | $180.7859 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.52 | 4.433% | $233.4286 | $233.43 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.50 | 10.759% | $114.6356 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.61 | $1,114.6417 | $1,114.64 | $1,114.70 | $1,114.50 | |