| 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 | $243.63 | 3.414% | $251.9475 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.59 | 4.186% | $29.7868 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.48 | 9.205% | $241.8672 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.74 | 9.754% | $57.8843 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.75 | 3.802% | $28.8051 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.30 | 4.283% | $28.4693 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.63 | 12.442% | $50.1829 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.12 | $688.9431 | $688.95 | $688.95 | $689.00 | |