| 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 | $243.66 | 3.650% | $252.5536 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.35 | 12.158% | $203.3985 | $203.40 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.54 | 6.840% | $45.4497 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.65 | 12.861% | $145.1957 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.32 | 3.366% | $8.6001 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.64 | 11.546% | $121.1836 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.78 | 4.125% | $20.5959 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.94 | $796.9771 | $796.98 | $797.00 | $797.00 | |