| 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 | $243.71 | 3.343% | $251.8572 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.96 | 12.449% | $96.6612 | $96.66 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.33 | 7.851% | $68.302 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.29 | 5.252% | $42.406 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.51 | 8.136% | $255.7525 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.59 | 5.787% | $170.9412 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.88 | 7.616% | $126.8577 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.27 | $1,012.7778 | $1,012.78 | $1,012.75 | $1,012.90 | |