| 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 | $242.89 | 3.145% | $250.5289 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.70 | 10.370% | $41.6095 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.86 | 6.794% | $234.7973 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.99 | 4.769% | $235.7198 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.30 | 10.683% | $91.0921 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.77 | 13.748% | $165.8105 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.82 | 10.107% | $137.4356 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.33 | $1,156.9937 | $1,157.00 | $1,157.00 | $1,156.90 | |