| 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 | $245.72 | 3.526% | $254.3841 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.77 | 8.215% | $252.9742 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.44 | 3.255% | $53.1144 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.52 | 7.152% | $5.9148 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.99 | 11.746% | $235.7729 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.26 | 4.765% | $111.3233 | $111.32 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.60 | 10.862% | $10.6428 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.30 | $924.1265 | $924.10 | $924.05 | $924.10 | |