| 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 | $243.87 | 3.329% | $251.9884 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.56 | 6.233% | $44.1504 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.89 | 13.280% | $190.1858 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.40 | 6.594% | $52.6574 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.77 | 13.260% | $15.5959 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.92 | 9.144% | $44.6617 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.83 | 13.517% | $39.538 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.24 | $638.7776 | $638.79 | $638.80 | $638.90 | |