| 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 | $241.75 | 3.173% | $249.4207 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.52 | 12.314% | $206.1187 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.74 | 4.229% | $152.9456 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.72 | 10.109% | $125.216 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.92 | 10.564% | $71.7781 | $71.78 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.53 | 13.411% | $30.0879 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.64 | 3.265% | $41.9669 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.82 | $877.5339 | $877.55 | $877.50 | $877.50 | |