| 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 | $244.74 | 3.207% | $252.5888 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.59 | 12.483% | $17.5361 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.68 | 5.214% | $48.0618 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.25 | 12.390% | $56.476 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.26 | 6.194% | $114.9656 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.27 | 5.787% | $55.2949 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.36 | 5.631% | $83.8288 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.15 | $628.7520 | $628.76 | $628.80 | $628.80 | |