| 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 | $246.42 | 3.820% | $255.8332 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.59 | 8.548% | $186.2575 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.67 | 7.440% | $126.4246 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.65 | 6.843% | $193.0119 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.80 | 8.823% | $11.7529 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.90 | 10.722% | $271.1582 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.56 | 8.658% | $53.8509 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.59 | $1,098.2892 | $1,098.28 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.40 | |