| 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 | $244.32 | 3.447% | $252.7417 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.75 | 4.556% | $163.8915 | $163.89 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.49 | 12.667% | $156.0325 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.52 | 7.389% | $101.5041 | $101.50 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.25 | 10.362% | $15.7266 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.29 | 4.254% | $22.1957 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.43 | 3.457% | $239.4305 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.05 | $951.5226 | $951.52 | $951.60 | $951.40 | |