| 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 | $248.70 | 3.235% | $256.7454 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.47 | 3.422% | $92.5317 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.46 | 11.347% | $89.5898 | $89.59 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.48 | 10.418% | $107.6355 | $107.64 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.67 | 6.746% | $215.2747 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.79 | 9.357% | $203.1744 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.69 | 13.205% | $176.2489 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.26 | $1,141.2004 | $1,141.20 | $1,141.20 | $1,141.10 | |