| 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 | $244.77 | 3.832% | $254.1496 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.70 | 4.134% | $95.4909 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.69 | 3.675% | $14.1931 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.66 | 9.500% | $27.0027 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.91 | 13.774% | $78.4017 | $78.40 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.35 | 11.112% | $243.7242 | $243.72 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.28 | 13.248% | $159.9968 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.36 | $872.9590 | $872.95 | $872.95 | $872.90 | |