| 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 | $247.50 | 3.164% | $255.3309 | $255.33 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.41 | 8.819% | $234.407 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.52 | 9.714% | $146.4901 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.67 | 12.670% | $177.6468 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.64 | 7.198% | $12.4778 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.65 | 7.485% | $102.8094 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.87 | 8.203% | $245.4801 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.26 | $1,174.6421 | $1,174.65 | $1,174.70 | $1,174.60 | |