| 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 | $247.50 | 3.156% | $255.3111 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.49 | 11.239% | $270.8558 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.40 | 6.810% | $114.7139 | $114.71 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.54 | 3.613% | $216.0746 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.68 | 8.603% | $177.7614 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.35 | 8.652% | $91.648 | $91.65 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.74 | 8.183% | $154.4204 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.70 | $1,280.7852 | $1,280.78 | $1,280.70 | $1,280.80 | |