| 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 | $244.70 | 3.170% | $252.457 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.62 | 7.413% | $7.1107 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.56 | 11.156% | $218.4882 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.52 | 9.715% | $154.1715 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.71 | 9.224% | $182.0873 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.34 | 5.213% | $29.8174 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.33 | 7.385% | $73.3762 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.78 | $917.5083 | $917.52 | $917.50 | $917.60 | |