| 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 | $246.38 | 3.441% | $254.8579 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.47 | 6.282% | $75.9597 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.72 | 9.766% | $54.5757 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.26 | 9.223% | $27.5897 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.32 | 12.634% | $262.7976 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.28 | 3.681% | $247.0511 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.46 | 8.118% | $131.3201 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.89 | $1,054.1518 | $1,054.16 | $1,054.15 | $1,054.30 | |