| 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 | $246.57 | 3.228% | $254.5293 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.90 | 13.725% | $43.1018 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.73 | 13.420% | $279.8412 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.70 | 5.471% | $50.3097 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.53 | 8.324% | $28.7384 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.82 | 5.484% | $188.6265 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 3.713% | $36.9737 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.90 | $882.1206 | $882.12 | $882.15 | $882.00 | |