| 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 | $243.92 | 3.481% | $252.4109 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.61 | 12.153% | $8.5348 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.73 | 9.333% | $106.8511 | $106.85 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.28 | 3.707% | $86.3672 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.63 | 11.730% | $125.8415 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.50 | 12.673% | $195.4877 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.50 | 6.221% | $28.1486 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.17 | $803.6418 | $803.64 | $803.65 | $803.60 | |