| 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 | $246.25 | 3.489% | $254.8417 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.82 | 7.648% | $264.6203 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.80 | 11.648% | $236.4705 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.53 | 7.508% | $136.0299 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.59 | 9.241% | $82.5753 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.31 | 13.109% | $36.5455 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.89 | 7.364% | $18.1338 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.19 | $1,029.2170 | $1,029.22 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.10 | |