| 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 | $243.27 | 3.285% | $251.2614 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.95 | 9.553% | $31.7156 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.88 | 13.810% | $72.7018 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.33 | 10.856% | $19.2113 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.89 | 11.531% | $145.9829 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 9.401% | $257.9019 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.92 | 8.585% | $39.0037 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.98 | $817.7786 | $817.77 | $817.75 | $817.80 | |