| 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 | $240.46 | 3.850% | $249.7177 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.83 | 13.703% | $131.7022 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.40 | 8.178% | $202.7256 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.89 | 5.350% | $103.1271 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.48 | 4.855% | $55.0279 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.90 | 4.518% | $198.4797 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.32 | 4.484% | $127.8048 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.28 | $1,068.5850 | $1,068.59 | $1,068.65 | $1,068.50 | |