| 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 | $244.36 | 3.599% | $253.1545 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.58 | 4.514% | $22.5541 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.57 | 5.400% | $31.1668 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.25 | 5.687% | $116.5199 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.93 | 10.616% | $80.6722 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.30 | 10.492% | $256.6729 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.69 | 6.176% | $216.2699 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.68 | $977.0103 | $977.00 | $976.90 | $977.20 | |