| 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 | $242.62 | 3.846% | $251.9512 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.34 | 5.501% | $259.8912 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.72 | 8.375% | $213.1953 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.89 | 11.411% | $236.0688 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.67 | 7.244% | $150.8601 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.27 | 8.582% | $265.2333 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 13.756% | $265.006 | $265.01 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,515.47 | $1,642.2059 | $1,642.21 | $1,642.20 | $1,642.30 | |