| 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 | $244.89 | 3.700% | $253.9509 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.79 | 8.749% | $47.6212 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.70 | 9.190% | $175.4683 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.48 | 10.640% | $62.4895 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.96 | 3.462% | $67.2089 | $67.21 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.57 | 13.180% | $249.6411 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.36 | 6.596% | $128.2989 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.75 | $984.6788 | $984.68 | $984.65 | $984.70 | |