| 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 | $244.98 | 3.135% | $252.6601 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 9.300% | $82.5652 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.46 | 8.282% | $151.0101 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.41 | 12.346% | $180.2142 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.87 | 13.334% | $21.3861 | $21.39 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.56 | 7.730% | $64.164 | $64.16 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.84 | 12.362% | $20.0454 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.66 | $772.0451 | $772.05 | $772.00 | $772.10 | |