| 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 | $243.80 | 3.565% | $252.4915 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.66 | 5.661% | $160.2455 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.90 | 4.612% | $207.0271 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.26 | 12.521% | $263.5917 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.34 | 7.153% | $45.3686 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.56 | 9.294% | $58.5379 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.76 | 4.518% | $83.3636 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.28 | $1,070.6259 | $1,070.63 | $1,070.65 | $1,070.60 | |