| 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 | $246.75 | 3.343% | $254.9989 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.78 | 4.261% | $84.222 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.82 | 7.759% | $54.7631 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.78 | 10.316% | $38.3679 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.80 | 9.561% | $51.2745 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.31 | 13.269% | $247.2776 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.27 | 11.385% | $122.8242 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.51 | $853.7282 | $853.72 | $853.65 | $853.80 | |