| 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 | $246.90 | 3.310% | $255.0724 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.61 | 9.206% | $78.2024 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.25 | 9.562% | $148.1826 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.42 | 8.788% | $29.8297 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.47 | 10.393% | $237.8638 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.65 | 13.768% | $243.0653 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.80 | 12.487% | $76.2662 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.10 | $1,068.4824 | $1,068.48 | $1,068.45 | $1,068.60 | |