| 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 | $247.74 | 3.424% | $256.2226 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.45 | 4.484% | $34.9499 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.56 | 9.243% | $258.4252 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 13.659% | $283.9088 | $283.91 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.60 | 5.161% | $235.14 | $235.14 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.97 | 4.828% | $84.8792 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.57 | 7.720% | $21.0808 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.68 | $1,174.6065 | $1,174.61 | $1,174.65 | $1,174.50 | |