| 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 | $246.88 | 4.194% | $257.2341 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.34 | 8.793% | $72.1733 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.83 | 6.290% | $258.104 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.26 | 5.753% | $100.7403 | $100.74 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.86 | 6.870% | $66.1098 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.48 | 12.533% | $249.2381 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.52 | 3.258% | $48.0356 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.17 | $1,051.6352 | $1,051.63 | $1,051.65 | $1,051.50 | |