| 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 | $242.49 | 4.272% | $252.8492 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.84 | 12.587% | $68.4979 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.85 | 5.265% | $117.7389 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.78 | 5.110% | $34.4551 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.33 | 7.651% | $167.2143 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.81 | 8.446% | $235.1218 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.91 | 8.377% | $213.4052 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.01 | $1,089.2824 | $1,089.29 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.20 | |