| 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 | $244.42 | 3.296% | $252.4761 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.66 | 8.849% | $49.7005 | $49.70 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.69 | 11.530% | $204.8695 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.65 | 4.775% | $160.9868 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.28 | 9.548% | $48.5079 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.89 | 10.354% | $19.7423 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.91 | 12.339% | $220.0833 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.50 | $956.3664 | $956.37 | $956.40 | $956.40 | |