| 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 | $243.67 | 3.552% | $252.3252 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.61 | 10.674% | $30.5571 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.43 | 8.509% | $79.6782 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.54 | 9.312% | $180.9551 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.69 | 13.249% | $140.0777 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.32 | 10.769% | $16.9698 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.51 | 6.113% | $22.8249 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.77 | $723.3880 | $723.40 | $723.40 | $723.50 | |