| 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 | 3.404% | $255.2838 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.37 | 3.402% | $193.7443 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 12.146% | $55.9384 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.95 | 12.450% | $57.2933 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.96 | 9.555% | $265.0793 | $265.08 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.55 | 4.410% | $148.8365 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.53 | 3.840% | $187.4624 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.12 | $1,163.6380 | $1,163.63 | $1,163.70 | $1,163.60 | |