| 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 | $242.97 | 3.175% | $250.6843 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.39 | 5.396% | $81.566 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.61 | 13.669% | $166.6501 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.75 | 7.269% | $144.545 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.50 | 12.827% | $163.035 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.46 | 9.336% | $215.8949 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.44 | 5.209% | $59.38 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.12 | $1,081.7553 | $1,081.76 | $1,081.80 | $1,081.80 | |