| 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 | $247.29 | 3.647% | $256.3087 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 7.334% | $41.8495 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.48 | 8.479% | $208.8004 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.70 | 6.502% | $20.9809 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.88 | 8.802% | $166.3365 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.41 | 8.667% | $215.6062 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.45 | 3.519% | $152.6388 | $152.64 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.20 | $1,062.5210 | $1,062.53 | $1,062.55 | $1,062.40 | |