| 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 | $244.30 | 3.469% | $252.7748 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.74 | 11.248% | $202.1821 | $202.18 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.52 | 8.707% | $44.0481 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.89 | 11.136% | $74.3389 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.43 | 5.231% | $62.5388 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.86 | 13.597% | $281.5615 | $281.56 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.72 | 9.513% | $172.7239 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.46 | $1,090.1681 | $1,090.16 | $1,090.15 | $1,090.10 | |