| 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 | $242.88 | 3.859% | $252.2527 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.54 | 11.374% | $51.8335 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.53 | 12.318% | $270.1585 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.57 | 8.809% | $13.6773 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.49 | 3.639% | $118.6563 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.35 | 10.343% | $237.6237 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.26 | 9.345% | $140.2459 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.62 | $1,084.4479 | $1,084.45 | $1,084.45 | $1,084.50 | |