| 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 | $242.30 | 4.135% | $252.3191 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.27 | 11.455% | $57.143 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.33 | 10.304% | $160.3048 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.80 | 9.547% | $272.5529 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.73 | 11.185% | $23.0487 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.32 | 11.548% | $92.9418 | $92.94 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.44 | 11.764% | $18.374 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.19 | $876.6843 | $876.67 | $876.65 | $876.60 | |