| 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 | $243.57 | 3.629% | $252.4092 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.56 | 13.295% | $161.5134 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.40 | 5.706% | $18.3928 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.52 | 6.499% | $239.1116 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 3.140% | $164.8383 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.85 | 12.497% | $282.1987 | $282.20 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.79 | 12.639% | $217.1567 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.51 | $1,335.6207 | $1,335.62 | $1,335.60 | $1,335.60 | |