| 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 | $190.34 | 6.386% | $202.4951 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.46 | 4.413% | $253.1598 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.97 | 12.149% | $272.4884 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.46 | 13.596% | $31.1935 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.81 | 8.759% | $80.275 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.64 | 12.493% | $77.2152 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.80 | 7.340% | $252.0343 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.48 | $1,168.8613 | $1,168.87 | $1,168.90 | $1,168.90 | |