| 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 | $244.87 | 3.190% | $252.6814 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.61 | 5.135% | $232.9897 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.76 | 5.615% | $236.3241 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.48 | 8.339% | $75.2739 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.47 | 13.204% | $154.4895 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.92 | 7.167% | $80.2895 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.78 | 7.782% | $48.2648 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.89 | $1,080.3129 | $1,080.30 | $1,080.30 | $1,080.40 | |