| 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 | $243.38 | 3.470% | $251.8253 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.41 | 6.810% | $96.5669 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.64 | 7.470% | $67.3192 | $67.32 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.36 | 12.612% | $140.0443 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.94 | 10.811% | $252.5826 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.49 | 10.815% | $44.869 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.45 | 12.561% | $52.2846 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.67 | $905.4919 | $905.49 | $905.50 | $905.50 | |