| 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 | $247.79 | 3.355% | $256.1034 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.49 | 4.540% | $154.186 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.72 | 8.867% | $25.8233 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.56 | 5.500% | $169.3908 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.77 | 10.484% | $258.2784 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.40 | 7.210% | $208.4162 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.57 | 4.821% | $27.8509 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.30 | $1,100.0490 | $1,100.05 | $1,100.05 | $1,100.10 | |