| 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 | $243.47 | 3.704% | $252.4881 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.73 | 6.715% | $8.2491 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.92 | 6.112% | $231.2393 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.96 | 12.314% | $251.5384 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.81 | 8.754% | $196.6381 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.66 | 6.156% | $197.0892 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.62 | 12.449% | $37.8054 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.17 | $1,175.0476 | $1,175.06 | $1,175.10 | $1,174.90 | |