| 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 | $244.51 | 3.172% | $252.2659 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.29 | 13.784% | $166.4546 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.44 | 12.444% | $53.3434 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.73 | 3.515% | $24.5641 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.70 | 4.229% | $186.2572 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.39 | 4.776% | $262.3486 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.55 | 10.690% | $226.4164 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.61 | $1,171.6502 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.70 | |