| 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 | $235.63 | 5.842% | $249.3955 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.26 | 7.870% | $75.7895 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.73 | 8.560% | $45.3021 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.47 | 13.217% | $153.3751 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.33 | 12.473% | $192.7 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.40 | 9.822% | $54.2521 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.42 | 3.785% | $241.2171 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.24 | $1,012.0314 | $1,012.04 | $1,012.05 | $1,012.10 | |