| 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 | $242.74 | 6.850% | $259.3677 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.91 | 7.461% | $250.2874 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.41 | 5.180% | $99.3004 | $99.30 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.76 | 11.703% | $224.2549 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.40 | 6.512% | $35.575 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.37 | 10.197% | $232.9234 | $232.92 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.28 | 12.421% | $248.7652 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.87 | $1,350.4740 | $1,350.48 | $1,350.45 | $1,350.60 | |