| 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 | $241.95 | 3.837% | $251.2336 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.79 | 8.333% | $44.189 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.68 | 10.823% | $226.8325 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.27 | 11.313% | $5.8662 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.89 | 10.579% | $170.17 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.70 | 5.737% | $36.6907 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.58 | 11.696% | $205.0515 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.86 | $940.0335 | $940.03 | $940.05 | $940.10 | |