| 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 | $244.50 | 3.278% | $252.5147 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.84 | 3.703% | $53.7596 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.65 | 9.771% | $176.3471 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.38 | 3.103% | $114.8361 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.92 | 3.839% | $172.2897 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.62 | 7.293% | $8.1757 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.80 | 8.572% | $258.1842 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.71 | $1,036.1071 | $1,036.11 | $1,036.15 | $1,036.10 | |