| 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 | $247.52 | 3.526% | $256.2476 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.89 | 3.349% | $92.9004 | $92.90 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.45 | 13.768% | $28.954 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.35 | 5.458% | $137.4645 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.64 | 5.547% | $34.4505 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.28 | 8.827% | $269.1074 | $269.11 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.72 | 5.583% | $154.9114 | $154.91 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.85 | $974.0358 | $974.03 | $974.00 | $974.10 | |