| 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 | $243.32 | 3.741% | $252.4226 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.72 | 7.254% | $80.1402 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.89 | 6.815% | $175.0591 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.26 | 12.436% | $110.4796 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.91 | 7.725% | $197.0398 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.97 | 12.217% | $70.663 | $70.66 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.54 | 11.589% | $96.5691 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.61 | $982.3734 | $982.37 | $982.35 | $982.40 | |