| 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 | $244.72 | 3.120% | $252.3553 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.30 | 6.495% | $103.6196 | $103.62 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.43 | 8.465% | $121.9472 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.76 | 9.812% | $74.4086 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.29 | 10.401% | $257.5545 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.66 | 5.237% | $174.3356 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.82 | 5.213% | $51.365 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.98 | $1,035.5858 | $1,035.60 | $1,035.55 | $1,035.60 | |