| 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 | $235.33 | 3.157% | $242.7594 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.48 | 6.673% | $210.6578 | $210.66 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.71 | 3.830% | $242.6611 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.95 | 8.227% | $72.458 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.84 | 9.805% | $204.0616 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.80 | 12.450% | $169.5746 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.43 | 13.688% | $149.4201 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.54 | $1,291.5926 | $1,291.59 | $1,291.50 | $1,291.80 | |