| 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 | $243.26 | 3.645% | $252.1268 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.56 | 5.861% | $187.9668 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.65 | 7.830% | $165.6808 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.43 | 7.525% | $75.7299 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.25 | 5.840% | $89.1702 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.94 | 5.470% | $242.5177 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.63 | 9.690% | $43.4701 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.72 | $1,056.6623 | $1,056.67 | $1,056.65 | $1,056.70 | |