| 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 | $240.56 | 3.599% | $249.2178 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.77 | 3.194% | $164.8731 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.47 | 13.197% | $190.703 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.75 | 6.434% | $41.2432 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.75 | 10.480% | $218.4742 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.73 | 12.679% | $6.4565 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.78 | 9.742% | $37.0708 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.81 | $908.0386 | $908.03 | $907.95 | $908.10 | |