| 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 | $245.56 | 3.491% | $254.1325 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.66 | 5.577% | $142.17 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.57 | 5.186% | $21.6368 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.50 | 10.275% | $49.0724 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.98 | 8.522% | $236.5563 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.51 | 13.162% | $130.7134 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.76 | 8.587% | $155.0188 | $155.02 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.54 | $989.3002 | $989.30 | $989.25 | $989.30 | |