| 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 | $244.84 | 3.209% | $252.6969 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.70 | 4.547% | $35.2323 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.41 | 10.809% | $204.3429 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.65 | 8.828% | $72.5339 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.45 | 4.753% | $15.1368 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.38 | 5.747% | $129.4132 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.81 | 8.447% | $134.2682 | $134.27 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.24 | $843.6242 | $843.62 | $843.65 | $843.50 | |