| 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 | $242.62 | 8.139% | $262.3668 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.50 | 4.438% | $185.3775 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.81 | 13.277% | $282.9773 | $282.98 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.91 | 3.570% | $39.2634 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.91 | 4.230% | $122.8976 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.30 | 12.828% | $107.5251 | $107.53 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.90 | 8.872% | $175.175 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.95 | $1,175.5827 | $1,175.60 | $1,175.65 | $1,175.70 | |