| 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 | $246.97 | 3.544% | $255.7226 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.64 | 3.248% | $53.3173 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.78 | 8.657% | $260.5378 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.26 | 12.584% | $86.9824 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.69 | 13.812% | $29.2383 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.59 | 5.239% | $222.6752 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.48 | 12.329% | $209.4711 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.41 | $1,117.9447 | $1,117.95 | $1,117.95 | $1,117.90 | |