| 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 | $245.91 | 3.305% | $254.0373 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 6.477% | $38.8428 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.56 | 3.246% | $19.1625 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.66 | 8.686% | $67.0158 | $67.02 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.92 | 6.741% | $103.4534 | $103.45 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.58 | 11.130% | $156.2266 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.98 | 12.197% | $210.9079 | $210.91 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.09 | $849.6463 | $849.65 | $849.65 | $849.60 | |