| 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 | $246.32 | 3.870% | $255.8526 | $255.85 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.52 | 3.179% | $87.2069 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.49 | 13.210% | $239.4278 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.47 | 12.268% | $165.5616 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.36 | 12.280% | $270.999 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.37 | 11.678% | $278.4914 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.52 | 5.811% | $151.8599 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,324.05 | $1,449.3992 | $1,449.40 | $1,449.40 | $1,449.50 | |