| 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 | $245.81 | 3.540% | $254.5117 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.51 | 9.122% | $86.7629 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.47 | 8.691% | $27.6836 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.85 | 8.496% | $122.4377 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.49 | 9.269% | $157.8828 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.85 | 8.272% | $223.9606 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.34 | 5.593% | $162.9722 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.32 | $1,036.2115 | $1,036.20 | $1,036.20 | $1,036.30 | |