| 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 | $247.52 | 3.183% | $255.3986 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.64 | 7.459% | $125.3402 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.54 | 10.723% | $218.7222 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.85 | 7.450% | $49.2658 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.53 | 6.575% | $242.4901 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.71 | 7.564% | $216.9673 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.62 | 8.451% | $216.4899 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.41 | $1,324.6741 | $1,324.68 | $1,324.65 | $1,324.70 | |