| 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 | $243.70 | 3.588% | $252.444 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.70 | 4.276% | $256.2061 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.68 | 8.545% | $62.6088 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.52 | 12.206% | $155.4278 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.72 | 12.756% | $81.9962 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.34 | 11.361% | $95.0355 | $95.04 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.48 | 3.264% | $202.8931 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.14 | $1,106.6115 | $1,106.62 | $1,106.65 | $1,106.50 | |