| 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 | $242.55 | 4.238% | $252.8293 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.58 | 7.664% | $13.5441 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.75 | 6.113% | $189.677 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.95 | 10.630% | $178.059 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.83 | 3.834% | $205.4148 | $205.41 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.27 | 8.322% | $122.6963 | $122.70 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.41 | 8.863% | $39.637 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.34 | $1,001.8575 | $1,001.86 | $1,001.90 | $1,001.80 | |