| 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 | $242.27 | 4.248% | $252.5616 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.87 | 11.163% | $162.1535 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.91 | 13.581% | $81.6761 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.36 | 11.872% | $56.3387 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.51 | 8.384% | $168.548 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.68 | 3.304% | $31.6937 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.92 | 3.608% | $242.3598 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.52 | $995.3314 | $995.33 | $995.35 | $995.40 | |