| 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 | $246.64 | 3.294% | $254.7643 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.97 | 3.578% | $229.9121 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.73 | 11.577% | $186.0323 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.76 | 5.742% | $106.5456 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.54 | 6.853% | $67.8944 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.38 | 11.363% | $175.2631 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 7.430% | $258.8741 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.99 | $1,279.2859 | $1,279.27 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.30 | |