| 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 | $243.89 | 3.676% | $252.8554 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.53 | 3.355% | $165.9158 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.48 | 4.648% | $231.7744 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.89 | 3.439% | $68.156 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.79 | 7.604% | $121.3666 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.81 | 6.646% | $240.8173 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.76 | 11.261% | $220.0298 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.15 | $1,300.9153 | $1,300.93 | $1,300.85 | $1,301.00 | |