| 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 | $234.75 | 3.305% | $242.5085 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.97 | 4.758% | $157.1056 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.96 | 11.293% | $44.4727 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.80 | 8.236% | $174.0435 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.37 | 5.112% | $256.8622 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.97 | 10.599% | $38.6765 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.49 | 10.681% | $74.6986 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.31 | $988.3676 | $988.37 | $988.35 | $988.40 | |