| 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 | 3.170% | $252.0443 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.38 | 7.640% | $100.5142 | $100.51 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.62 | 5.454% | $199.9619 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.68 | 9.453% | $267.8096 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.91 | 5.718% | $79.1934 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.30 | 13.701% | $92.4389 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.46 | 9.353% | $186.4031 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.65 | $1,178.3654 | $1,178.35 | $1,178.35 | $1,178.30 | |