| 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 | $242.68 | 3.589% | $251.3898 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 12.551% | $80.7891 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.84 | 10.150% | $158.4398 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.95 | 8.196% | $96.2403 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.32 | 9.352% | $261.7012 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.46 | 9.179% | $22.338 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.65 | 8.823% | $235.765 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.68 | $1,106.6632 | $1,106.67 | $1,106.70 | $1,106.60 | |