| 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 | $247.77 | 3.485% | $256.4048 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.69 | 13.674% | $172.4321 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.47 | 9.207% | $64.9454 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.94 | 4.833% | $16.7104 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.85 | 4.233% | $237.4949 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.34 | 8.268% | $53.4194 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.62 | 10.557% | $250.5443 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.68 | $1,051.9513 | $1,051.94 | $1,051.95 | $1,051.80 | |