| 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 | $247.78 | 3.475% | $256.3904 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.44 | 12.448% | $44.3495 | $44.35 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.32 | 13.227% | $85.2826 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.57 | 6.811% | $16.6305 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.99 | 7.574% | $196.8497 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.67 | 4.419% | $237.7307 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.86 | 3.586% | $164.5567 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.63 | $1,001.7901 | $1,001.79 | $1,001.85 | $1,001.70 | |