| 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 | $242.86 | 4.350% | $253.4244 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.81 | 9.431% | $260.2379 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.62 | 5.233% | $73.2632 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.74 | 9.738% | $38.123 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.44 | 5.272% | $178.3729 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.88 | 13.111% | $201.2018 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.68 | 3.302% | $37.8912 | $37.89 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.03 | $1,042.5144 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.50 | |